Dear Editor:
I have been a Harmony Arts volunteer for three years. There were apparently more than 200 of us this year, not to mention exhibitors, musicians, etc.
I do not believe we should be exempt from parking bylaws because of this; however, the (municipality) should appreciate the extra demand on long-term parking within walking distance during their endorsed festival, sponsored if not paid for by West Vancouver.
(During the festival) I parked in 1700-block Marine unlimited parking which had “temporary no parking” for construction. I had observed the site busy with work vehicles all week but no action the weekend before nor this second Harmony Arts weekend. So, taking a chance on logic (no construction, no reason to not park) I did so and got a ticket. Mea culpa. My mistake.
My fine. My big objection is the second ticket written two and a half hours later.
This seems punitive and totally outside the civic pride and city endorsement of this fabulous event. I’ve paid without disputing through approved channels. Why? Because strictly speaking I transgressed and have no faith that the adjudicator would understand that if there’s no reason for restriction, perhaps there could be wiggle room during extraordinary circumstances.
Glynis Symington
West Vancouver
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