Wichita Mayor Lily Wu pauses downtown paid parking amid concerns and plans a public meeting on August 28.

Wichita's Mayor Lily Wu has paused downtown's paid parking plan amidst backlash, with concerns raised in a recent meeting about potential deterrence of customers due to increased costs. A public meeting will be held on August 28 for businesses and residents to voice their concerns and seek solutions to fund parking maintenance and improvements. The city aims to generate revenue for upkeep and maintenance of parking structures amidst a budget shortfall.

August 27, 2024
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