Downtown Plaza Parking

The van you see just above was parked illegally this morning in Lot 15 where there were probably 20 open parking spaces at 9:30 a.m.

While speaking to some of the Sheriff's Deputies the other day, they simply couldn't believe all the photos I had been producing with so many cars parked illegally.

In the first picture, that truck truly could barely get by. Once he felt safe he simply stopped his vehicle and stared down the Idiot who had parked there blocking his way through.

On another note, I was with a few friends this morning on the Plaza and it was their first time visiting this area. They said, I can't believe with all these cars flying through here that they even allow traffic through this area. Why don't they just close this down?

It seems that "everyone" I talk to about this says the same thing, yet the Mayor and some of the Council insisted this was a bright idea to open it back up. Between the massive illegal parking there and the danger of NO ONE driving the posted 10 mph through there, I don't believe merchants are picking up sales simply because you can barely drive through there, never get a parking spot, having to park on either side of the Plaza anyway, it just makes no sense and is more like a tease.

I'd like to see it closed down personally and make better use out of what's available with that open space. I can see outside vendors selling products there. Some music being played there on weekends. They're missing a great opportunity to bring in more people, spend more time on the Plaza and raise far more income by doing so.

Besides, it's now proven that what the Mayor and Council have done there is a lose, lose situation. Time to bring someone in with some business sense and start moving things forward for the City.