County employee parking fees

A forensic scientist at the Medical Examiner's Office opposed new parking fees starting September 1, citing no garage improvements, two car hits in a year with no camera coverage, and county workers struggling financially.

A 17-year forensic scientist said the fees would cost employees about $50 a month, generate only ~$72,000 the first year, and compromise security and court testimony logistics.

A county IT employee at the Medical Examiner's office opposed charging employees to park at the Samuel Gerber garage, saying it's bad for morale and many will switch to public transit.

A crime lab firearms examiner opposed the parking fee, saying employees would walk to work in a high-crime area, the fee takes back negotiated wages, and asked for grandfathering and hourly rates.