Dear Editor,

THROUGH the decency of the Deputy Mayor of Georgetown, the public has been made aware of current attempts to improperly shove a parking system down the throats of residents and visitors to the capital city.How could this new Council be sucked in to the ways of the past, in which accountability and transparency are lacking?

How could they subscribe to the awarding of a contract for tens of millions of United States dollars for the installation of a parking meter system without this contract first passing through a bidding process that would have seen expressions of interest coming from both local and overseas companies of repute?

Why the rush now to install this parking system when citizens are already suffering from a slowdown in the economy?

How could they engage in such a large project before a forensic audit is done at City Hall?

The Government needs to step in and have this entire initiative reviewed, before it is too late; as the last Government had to when similar attempts were being made by the previous Council with this same parking meter company.

Has anyone visited the locations where this company claims it has deployed these parking systems? Are they in possession of testimonials from other cities recommending this company? Is City Hall exempted from Tender Board procedures? Why does City Hall insist on running Georgetown like a town from the Wild West, back in the day?

If the city is seriously interested in finding a solution to the traffic congestion and parking difficulties in the city, then maybe its officials could consider building parking garages in the city, and also make it easier for people to leave their cars at home by investing in public transit and pedestrian avenues.
Sincerely,
SEAN MONIZ