KINGSTON – The head of
the Kingston Uptown Business Association said on Tuesday the decision
to oppose Mayor Shayne Gallo’s executive order lifting metered parking
during the remainder of the holiday season was not in reaction to the
mayor’s decision.
“It was a decision earlier this year to not have metered parking suspended,” said KUBA President Jane Garrity. “Employees of the Uptown businesses were using the spaces intended for shoppers and diners and thereby had a negative impact on the intent for metered parking suspension.”
She said the decision has no bearing on other business districts in the city, but rather only the Uptown businesses.
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and hope shoppers and visitors will consider the Uptown business district for their holiday gift purchases,” Garrity said.
One day after Gallo issued his executive order lifting metered parking, he withdrew it because of the concern of the business people in that area.
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