Former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill is credited with the line that “all politics is local,” but after listening to recent public comments on Ordinance 848 at the town’s Council meeting, which proposes updates to Easton’s parking rules, one might be tempted to go further and say that all local politics is parking.
That may be an exaggeration, but the pushback at Tuesday night’s packed Town Council meeting was unmistakable. Ordinance 848 would revise the application of parking time limits on certain streets, the use of municipal parking lots, and the management of parking permits. The proposal sets time limits from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on designated streets, with a three-hour daily maximum in free spaces, clarifies the council’s authority to set parking meter rates, and updates permit rules and enforcement, including permit revocation for unpaid tickets. If approved, the ordinance would take effect 20 days after the mayor signs it or after a veto override. Public comment on the measure remains open, with final approval expected early next year. The Spy has selected a range of representative voices from this week’s meeting for the highlight reel that follows.
The Spy has selected a range of representative voices from this week’s meeting for the highlight reel that follows.
This video is approximately 12 minutes in length.
Patti R Lister says
Perhaps the Safeway property would lend itself as an option. I cannot envision the current proposed housing project as being viable considering the less than desirable location and views.A parking garage would solve a multitude of much needed issue’s. Revenue for the town and ample parking for employees of local businesses and parking for tourists. The Hillman garage in Annapolis is a good example. It met all requirements for the historic district and does not present as an eyesore.