The Lino Lake City Council is expected to vote on moratorium tonight and hundreds of project supporters expected to turn out for the meeting.
Later today, representatives from the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and diverse supporters of the Madinah Lakes Project will attend the Lino Lakes City Council meeting to speak against a proposed moratorium on site of the Madinah Lakes project with, hundreds expected to show up as early as 3:30 p.m. for the 6 p.m. Meeting as the City Council is expected to vote on Moratorium tonight.
The project has faced organized opposition from anti-Muslim groups in an effort to stop the development of the project which includes homes and a mosque.
WHEN: Monday, July 8, 6 PM
WHERE: Lino Lakes City Council, City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
CONTACT: Osman Ahmed, Director of Advocacy, CAIR-MN, Tel: (612) 459-0334, Email: o-ahmed@cair.com Suleiman Adan, Deputy Director, CAIR-MN, (612) 406-7183, sadan@cair.com ;Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director, CAIR-MN, Tel: (612) 406-0070, Email: jhussein@cair.com,
SEE: Fiery comments during public hearing on Lino Lakes building moratorium
CAIR-Minnesota sent a letter to the city council and to the department of Justice requesting the Madinah Lakes project get fair and equal treatment. The discussion of the moratorium fits a pattern of land use opposition many cities across the nation use to stop or slow down Muslim community projects including mosques, cemeteries and schools.
READ CAIR-MINNESOTA’S LETTER.
The Lino Lakes City Council is scheduled to vote a moratorium aimed at stopping the development of Madinah Lakes, which includes plans for a mosque. This proposal appears to be influenced by groups with Islamophobic motives using concerns about zoning and planning to mask their true intentions.
BACKGROUNDER:
Madinah Lakes, a development proposed on 156 acres of what is currently Robinsons Landscaping at 310 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN, includes a mosque at the center and aims to foster a diverse community with a variety of home options. The plan features single-family homes, townhomes, row homes, apartments, and senior living condos, catering to a broad demographic to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for all. This comprehensive development reflects our commitment to creating a vibrant and supportive community.
SEE: Social media posts swirl about Madinah Lakes
Online forums and social media channels have been platforms on which opponents have openly expressed their anti-Muslim bias, citing the project’s alignment with Muslim-friendly values as their reason for opposition.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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