Parking infractions in the City of Washington will now cost $20. The city council increased the fine from $5 to $20 at their meeting this week with a unanimous vote in support of the action. The fees will be for all parking infractions, including those during snow emergencies issued by the City. Police Chief Greg Goodman spoke in favor of raising the fine.

The council also discussed finding more parking options for the downtown area and directed staff to draft an agreement with Marion Avenue Baptist Church to use a parking lot east of the church.

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