Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.
Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space
A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.
NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.
We need a city council that will support and even fund such events, not woke tension causing events.
ReplyWe need more publicity prior to the events. Every year I search to find out where and when. Most of our coverage comes after the events.
ReplySlowly respect and thanks are appearing for our Country and our Veterans. We should all be proud enough to come and and help. I will be there.
ReplyI don't know about more volunteers this should be in the budget or cities and states what do our taxes actually pay for less studies more action
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