Since Lifelight is considered a ‘religious’ and ‘non-profit’ organization if they are using public property there should be some kind of compensation to taxpayers for cleanup, traffic control and general safety. Not to mention the buckets WILL be passed in the park.
When Jazzfest was in full operation I do believe they paid the city each year thousands of dollars for those services (the fees varied each year by how much the council and mayor liked the event 🙁
I don’t take issue with Lifelight using the park, I also don’t take issue with people who want to worship in a park. The Levitt, a facility owned by taxpayers, is rented frequently for worship events.
But Lifelight should NOT be using the park rent FREE because they are friends with the mayor.