Overview
- A SurveyUSA poll of 500 San Diego residents found 80% want the new fees eliminated or reduced, and 69% say they will visit the park less often.
- Opposition groups announced at a Saturday rally that they are joining forces to pursue a ballot effort next month to roll back the charges.
- The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership reports measurable drops in museum admissions, with decreases ranging from about 20% to 57% on some days.
- Mayor Todd Gloria continues to defend the policy as necessary for the budget and park upkeep as the city delays issuing citations and evaluates program data.
- Local businesses report early revenue declines, and police recorded vandalism of 10 parking kiosks with about $16,000 in repairs.