We read the letter in The Westerly Sun by Donald Lockard with sadness and empathy (“Setting Sun residents at a loss over parking vote,” Dec. 20). Mr. Lockard described that his neighborhood’s request for no parking along Setting Sun Drive was not successful despite having a petition signed by 35 of 54 of his neighbors. Unfortunately, Mr. Lockard’s experience to protect his neighborhood is not unique.  Read the article………………………..