IT would have been better if Coun Vassie had voted against the Lib Dems astronomic increase in parking charges, especially evening charges (which were always free), thereby effectively driving York citizens from their city.

If he had done this he would then have been able to afford to park his car.

People who come into York to carry out voluntary work would be glad of his allowances and there are many citizens who cannot get home at night by bus as he apparently cannot.

It isn't everyone who has the good fortune to work from home.

Do as I say, not, do as I do, springs to mind.

Trevor Spencer,

Eastfield Avenue,

Haxby, York.

Updated: 09:50 Friday, July 08, 2005