South Garden Avenue referendum petition rejected
Summary
The Save the Garden petition with 7,577 verified signatures sought to repeal the ordinance vacating South Garden Avenue to the Church of Scientology. The Attorney General opined the petition conflicts with state law, and council voted 3-2 to take no further action. Litigation seems likely.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
A special election could cost taxpayer money, and both sides have signaled court battles ahead.
Residents opposed to privatizing the street will need to pursue their case in court; supporters of the vacation get the matter closed at council level.
Petition supporters say the council disregarded 10,000 signatures and shut down their charter right to a public vote.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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