October 31st, 2022 by WCBC Radio
Parking: more specifically a perceived lack of available spaces; strict time limits and sometimes costly tickets has been a complaint of those running businesses or trying to do business in downtown Cumberland for many years. While the proposed mall redesign will create close to 20 news space- it may not allay those concerns. It was a subject addressed by the candidates running for a seat on the Cumberland City Council. Incumbent Rock Cioni, who said he doesn’t view parking as a major conundrum, has heard the complaints- and he is hopeful the additional downtown spaces will help…
Challenger James Furstenburg said he doesn’t see a few scattered spaces downtown alleviating the problems…
Councilman Joe George said although he doesn’t see parking as a major issue- available spaces could be even tougher to come by if the downtown mall redesign and investments in those businesses continue to gain momentum…
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