Cr Cook’s notice of motion is for the council to “acknowledge the valuable contribution of our frontline workers at our hospitals and their efforts to keep our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic”.
She wants the council to reinstate free parking on Hunter St and Dalziel St and waive restrictions on parking on Weaver St, Laurel Ave and McKenzie St for three months.
If passed, the council would make a follow-up decision at the May meeting.
However Cr Cook also suggested the council write to the NSW Premier, Health Minister and Lismore MP Janelle Saffin to request “financial reimbursement for council’s loss of revenue incurred by our support for state employees”.