UPDATE: More free parking is coming to the Scenic City!

On Wednesday, the Hamilton County Commission approved free parking during certain times at the county-owned garage on Walnut Street.

The vote for the resolution was unanimous.

Parking at the garage will be free on weekends and after 5:00pm on Monday through Friday.

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp said this could lead to an economic boost by bringing more people to downtown.

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