UCSC students, faculty gripe about parking fee increase

UCSC students, faculty gripe about parking fee increase

UC Santa Cruz students and employees are pushing back against a proposal to raise parking permit fees by 7% to 10% annually starting this summer, a move that would nearly double some permit costs over the next decade amid ongoing budget deficits and infrastructure needs. Critics say the increases will further strain workers and students already grappling with high housing costs, while university officials argue the hikes are necessary to cover d…