San Diego’s parking wars are creeping toward the shoreline, and one city councilmember wants voters to slam on the brakes. Today, City Councilmember Raul Campillo announced he is drafting a ballot measure that would let residents decide whether the city can ever charge for parking at beaches and bays. The move comes as new fees roll out at Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo and in special-event zones, triggering a wave of public complaints. Campillo is pitching his proposal as a way to protect easy, low-cost access to the coast.
Campillo’s ballot push
Campillo, who represents District 7, said he plans to introduce the measure to the council tomorrow, after what he described as “thousands of complaints” about newly imposed parking fees. “The public…..