tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post2420398533627042938..comments2023-10-28T06:26:57.683-07:00Comments on The HarriOak News: Neighborhood Strike Called to Protest Parking CrackdownUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-22757943331021087702009-08-02T01:03:19.174-07:002009-08-02T01:03:19.174-07:00Agreed with what's already been said. I'm ...Agreed with what's already been said. I'm having a hard time getting my head around the myopic view that many businesses seem to have on this issue. The alternative to a (small!) increase in parking fees is further cuts to parks, libraries, our police force, maintenance, and other basic quality of life services. The long-term impact of those cuts on Oakland's business community will be far worse than parking fee increases.<br /><br />I'm also extremely disappointed in Michaan, and am certainly keeping tabs on which businesses are leading the charge on this. We make a point of choosing local Oakland businesses whenever possible, but when there's a choice between locals---for instance, between the Piedmont and Grand Lake Theaters---I know where I'll be headed.artemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296976588799962970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-7577381460384324612009-08-02T01:01:09.431-07:002009-08-02T01:01:09.431-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.artemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296976588799962970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-90191335488955603202009-07-29T16:46:14.361-07:002009-07-29T16:46:14.361-07:00I was on Lakeshore earlier today when I came acros...I was on Lakeshore earlier today when I came across this Revolt at a business I frequent. The owner encouraged me to come out in support of this craziness. and to have something done about the TJ towing. I told her I think the rates are too low and I support the towing. She countered with some patrons have complained that they are not coming back and will shop in WC. I, of course, was dumbfounded. I followed with would you rather I come here park all day at the TJ lot and spend just $1.75 on coffee or would you rather I move my vehicle and make way for another patron to park and spend money. Silence. As someone else once said business owners may not be the best judged of what is in their economic interest. <br /><br />PS: I was not at Peet'sralphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-80909019404527595432009-07-29T16:12:19.532-07:002009-07-29T16:12:19.532-07:00I e-mailed Michaan the morning his public campaign...I e-mailed Michaan the morning his public campaign hit the papers. I wrote him that his public campaign would hurt Oakland more than help it. In his 600+ word response he essentially said that I just didn't get it. Oh boy I do, thanks to his press campaign everyone in the Bay Area knows it's now more expensive to park in Oakland's shopping districts. With that said I really find it audacious that Michaan thinks my property taxes should pay for the parking needs of his private business. I love Oakland with or without cheap parking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-83899456582618805532009-07-29T14:13:11.084-07:002009-07-29T14:13:11.084-07:00I'm not sure how this minor increase in parkin...I'm not sure how this minor increase in parking costs can be decried by a movie theatre which costs ~$10 a person,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-36608260542595537412009-07-29T12:47:25.194-07:002009-07-29T12:47:25.194-07:00It seems Mr. Michaan's spoiling for a fight si...It seems Mr. Michaan's spoiling for a fight since Bush is out of the White House and his ability to plaster his marquee with humorous political slogans are diminished. Some people are only happy when they're angry.incredibledazehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507456690299007189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-63550939257295097412009-07-29T12:04:04.168-07:002009-07-29T12:04:04.168-07:00As I've said elsewhere, parking costs figure v...As I've said elsewhere, parking costs figure very small into my shopping/entertainment choices. I go where I like to go don't worry about the cost of parking. I think that the theater needs longer parking hours - 2 hours is not always enough time for a movie. <br /><br />These businesses would better spend there energy promoting their businesses.Andy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03721320362293020075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-90333527393952184642009-07-29T11:45:55.393-07:002009-07-29T11:45:55.393-07:00Grand Lake theater may lose my business for being ...Grand Lake theater may lose my business for being so pro-car. My ten-minute walk to the theater is plagued by crosswalks that seem invisible to drivers - less traffic would only seem to enhance the visitability of the Grand Lake district. <br /><br />Unlike a trip to the hardware store, you don't need to drive to the movies - unless you're picking up five XL bags of popcorn to take home to watch your Netflix. Michaan's histrionics are puzzling to me, and his position reveals that though the Grand Lake theater puts forth the image of old timey, cute neighborhoods, the business politics are not so different from the suburban multiplex after all.GrandAveResidentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-2933320734947770552009-07-29T11:31:51.366-07:002009-07-29T11:31:51.366-07:00Dto510 you rock. I can count on you to be up to sp...Dto510 you rock. I can count on you to be up to speed. Thanks for posting that additional info.Harrioaksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00033601351286128510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-25146984772709202422009-07-29T11:21:53.680-07:002009-07-29T11:21:53.680-07:00The Grand Lake Theater has for years enjoyed city-...The Grand Lake Theater has for years enjoyed city-subsidized free parking, and Lakeshore has a city lot that's not metered, while Montclair and Piedmont's city lots are metered. Seems like somebody's gotten spoiled...dto510http://thedto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177637158795989216.post-5123243194350456072009-07-28T21:53:04.975-07:002009-07-28T21:53:04.975-07:00Please note:
Council Member Desley Brooks was the ...Please note:<br />Council Member Desley Brooks was the only "NO" vote on the last Council budget vote. <br />Please do not lump her in with the others.Barry Knoreply@blogger.com