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Argued extending paid parking hours risks downtown businesses for little gain, that costs would rise $2.2 million, and that raising meter rates instead would add over $1 million with no new cost.

Asked for a holistic view of downtown vitality — parking hours, flower baskets, bus routes, elevator repairs — and urged phasing and care for small businesses.

Said higher costs and longer hours would discourage downtown visits and urged the commission to reconsider, also opposing removal of Main Street parking spaces.