Common Council Divided Over Parking Exemption

Wintertime parking restrictions along all of Douglas Avenue have divided Common Council right down the middle with Deputy Mayor Stephen Chase arguing for the entire Avenue to be exempt claiming some people simply have no where to park because when many of the homes were built, cars were not a consideration.

Mayor Ivan Court says that part of Douglas Avenue where parking is allowed towards Main Street is downright dangerous these days and Councillor Donnie Snook agreed saying there is no more hazardous street in the city with cars parked every which way.

The vote came out a tie meaning only half of Douglas Avenue towards Main Street will be exempt from the parking restrictions.