Astoria Column parking fee increase proposal
Summary
The annual Column parking pass doubles to $10, with a $5 rate in December and January. The city's cut rises to $2 per pass, and roughly $1.5 million in future restoration work is anticipated.
At a glance
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Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pass revenue of roughly $65,000-$80,000 annually rises, helping fund about $1.5 million in future Column restoration.
Column visitors and the Friends of the Astoria Column, whose restoration fund grows; locals buying discounted passes in winter.
Annual pass buyers who purchase outside the December-January discount window pay double the prior rate.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
The annual Column parking pass doubles to $10, with a $5 rate in December and January. The city's cut rises to $2 per pass, and roughly $1.5 million in future restoration work is anticipated.
City Council Work Session - Jan 20, 2026
The Friends want to double the annual parking pass from $5 to $10, with a $5 gift shop coupon for locals. The city's cut would roughly double to about $150,000 a year. Councilors liked it but floated lifetime passes and free days to keep it fair for residents.
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