in this city there is an enforcement officer there immediately to write a ticket.”
Other council members hoped the higher parking ticket prices would make Slanta Monicans more environmentally friendly.
“People need to know there will be a price to pay not only to drive, but to park, too,” said Councilman Kev McKonan.
Business owners are furious with the city’s actions because they believe more stringent parking enforcement will drive away shoppers, many of whom already stay away because of the lack of valet parking.
They said the city needs to support their businesses more and leave the parking situation downtown alone.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 1, 2002. Read the original PDF.