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Residents urge Grandview Heights to reject LifeWise Academy sponsorship of Holiday in the Heights
Summary
Residents filled a Nov. 24 special council meeting to urge the city to return a LifeWise Academy sponsorship for Holiday in the Heights, arguing the group's activities and affiliations are divisive; Director Adam Maxwell said the city will review sponsorship policies but must consider First Amendment limits.
Dozens of Grandview Heights residents urged the City Council on Nov. 24 to withdraw a LifeWise Academy sponsorship from Holiday in the Heights, saying the organization's programs and affiliations make its participation inappropriate for a city-sponsored, family-focused event.
"This is a group that engages in book banning," said Terry Issel of 906 Copeland Road, who told council members the group is monitored by the Southern Poverty Law Center and alleged links to the "Center for Christian Values." Several speakers said LifeWise promotes evangelism in public schools and pressures students who do not participate.
Director Adam Maxwell,…
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