Will hefty parking fees at Balboa Park backfire on city?

Re “Divided San Diego council reluctantly OKs plan for paid parking passes in Balboa Park” (Nov. 18): While city employees may have an extra $300 available, most of us regular folks do not have that luxury. I believe these exorbitant fees will backfire, and the citizens will stop going to the park. The city seems to be making poor financial decisions these days.

— Glenda Devaney, Chula Vista

This will be the last year that parking will be free in Balboa Park for Winter Nights.— Bill Bartkus, Hillcrest