CLEARWATER — A community coalition formed earlier this year to counter the Church of Scientology’s attempt to purchase a public roadway in downtown Clearwater wants the City Council to seek voter approval for similar future transactions.
In the proposed ordinance by the Save the Garden group, the City Council could only vacate a public right-of-way in the downtown Clearwater community redevelopment area if it passed in a municipal or special referendum.
For the initiative to make it to the March 11 ballot, it needs signatures from at least 10% of registered voters and to be submitted to the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections by Dec. 10…