I am a resident of a quiet neighborhood in Waukesha. For years, our neighborhood has relied on street parking without any issues, until a sudden change in January 2025 left us all with citations in front of our own homes. This city ordnance has imposed unnecessary hardship on families in our neighborhood as we now need to obtain permits for parking in our own neighborhood.

This speaks to a larger issue in the city of Waukesha. Many neighborhoods like ours have faced similar issues where sudden increases in parking regulations have caused inconvenience and distress. These changes not only affect our day-to-day life but also create financial burdens for many who struggle to pay the parking permit fees.

As per report from the National Association of City Transportation Officials, parking policies like this can often lead to a negative impact on the community by reducing availability and affordability of parking for residents. This is precisely what is happening in Waukesha.

This is why we are petitioning to either re-map/re-zone where these parking permit requirements are in effect for residents in low-traffic neighborhoods. This is not merely about convenience, it is about the right to use public space without undue financial burden.

Stand by us, support the cause, and let's make our beloved Waukesha more resident-friendly. Sign this petition to urge the city council to reconsider and eliminate the residential parking permit requirements. If you have been impacted by these citations, please consider signing.