Lakewood City School District Superintendent Maggie Niedzwiecki announced a recommendation Monday night to repurpose Lincoln Elementary, one of the district's seven elementary schools, to become an early childhood learning center.

The proposal proved controversial among some parents and local residents, however. Some attendees spoke out during public comment wearing purple “Preserve Lakewood Schools” t-shirts, representing an advocacy group formed earlier this year to oppose school consolidation. That group has since created a political action committee to support new school board candidates, with two open board seats on the November ballot.

Those opposed to consolidation of the district’s elementary schools argued it would harm the city’s vitality and home values and create traffic prob

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