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Resident urges council to revise 1971 Collin Park Bandshell policy to allow city sponsorship of religious events
Summary
Anne Henriksen told council the current 1971 Collin Park Bandshell policy effectively bars religious groups from using the stage and conflicts with the city's nondiscrimination ordinance; she asked the city to provide a sponsoring department or co-sponsorship process so faith groups can request stage use.
During the public-comment period, Anne Henriksen of Zeeland urged Holland City Council to update a 1971 policy governing use of the Collin Park Bandshell so religious organizations can secure a city sponsor and use the stage rather than being limited to the grass area.
Henriksen said the clerk’s office routinely denies stage…
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