The City of San Diego is proposing to implement metered parking throughout Balboa Park starting next year, with a proposed rate of $2.50 per hour. One of the roads being considered for metering is Balboa Drive, which runs directly behind the bridge club. At this time, the City has not finalized which areas will receive meters. However, if Balboa Drive is included, this would significantly increase the cost of attending games and classes at Redwood, effectively adding a 'tax' on bridge players. I strongly encourage all Redwood members to reach out to their City Council member or, if you're feeling ambitious, contact all nine, to express how these proposed parking fees would impact your ability to participate in events at Redwood. Below, you will find a copy of the letter I wrote and sent to each councilmember, along with a link you can use to find and contact them via their official websites.