I agree with Reporter mgavrin.
There appears to be no oversight or request for feedback before implementation of measures like this, all for a few bucks from pharmaceutical, fast-food places, etc. I am disliking this city administration more and more.

I'm viewing this issue especially in light of Mayor Harp's recent pay raise, and her decision to take 21 city employees for a junket to China to say hello to the officials of a sister-city. That was mind-boggling, especially once I started figuring the amount of money it cost to get everyone there, lodging, food, travel expenses, and of course this was all done on company time -- in other words, the taxpayers were paying these employees' (and mayor harp's) salaries at the same time.

Another thing that burns me up? These parking meters (which half the time don't work right and charge more than they should). I can't tell you how many people have said they don't come into New Haven anymore because the parking fees are so high, and the meters are a mess. They say, Hey, there are plenty of good restaurants in Hamden and Branford etc., and while they know there are great restaurants in New Haven, they no longer feel it's worth their time and money to come into New Haven and battle the meters etc.

Parking should be completely free on all of the streets of New Haven after weekday business hours (5 pm), and free all weekends.

Every New Haven restauranteur and shop owner I speak with feels bitter and angry. And we all know that some of our most beloved restaurants have closed their doors because of these stupid 'initiatives" -- like these ad panels -- that are nickel-and-diming. It's chintzy and tacky and, frankly, embarrassing.

I'm disappointed in Harp and her way of running the city.