Scientology wins battle over Clearwater street, lawsuit looms
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Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 to approve closing part of South Garden Avenue for a Church of Scientology campus expansion.
A massive crowd of over 2,000 people overwhelmed the Clearwater Main Library, forcing officials to limit public comment.
Opponents of this proposal have already filed a lawsuit to block the downtown street transfer.
CLEARWATER, Fla. – After hours of heated debate, Clearwater City Council voted 3-2 Thursday night to approve a plan that will allow the Church of Scientology to take control of a section of South Garden Avenue.
Church of Scientology’s plan approved
What we know:
The stretch of street between Franklin and Court streets is surrounded by church-owned properties. The Church of Scientology plans to use the space to build L. Ron Hubbard Hall, a new venue hall and plaza designed to expand its downtown campus.
Thursday’s meeting drew hundreds of people to the Clearwater Main Library, with some arriving before noon to secure a seat inside.
The city council meeting began with a delay after opponents argued they were unable to enter the building to speak.
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