Bill Brecks with the City of Lexington outlines the Islamic Center of Lexington's plans to expand in their 401 N. Grant location.
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Naji Abdi, a representative of the Islamic Center, told the city council that his group is already occupying the contested portion of the building, and has been in there since March.
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Mayor John Fagot and Council member Linda Miller. Miller said that the Islamic Center doesn't have any room to grow in their downtown location, and that a mosque downtown doesn't suit the city's plans to develop commerce in the area.
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Islamic Center attorney Claude Berreckman Jr. threatened a Department of Justice investigation if the city did not grant the Center's request for a conditional use permit.
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Faisa Magi-Mohamed told the city council that she has been made to feel welcome in Lexington, and noted the positive economic impact the Muslim community has on the town as well.
LEXINGTON, Neb. – Despite the Lexington City Council’s unanimous vote Tuesday to deny the Islamic Center of Lexington’s application to expand in their location at 401. N. Grant, the issue is likely far from concluded.
Naji Abdi, a representative of the Islamic Center, told the city council that his group is already occupying the contested portion of the building, and has been in there since March.
Mayor John Fagot and Council member Linda Miller. Miller said that the Islamic Center doesn't have any room to grow in their downtown location, and that a mosque downtown doesn't suit the city's plans to develop commerce in the area.
Islamic Center attorney Claude Berreckman Jr. threatened a Department of Justice investigation if the city did not grant the Center's request for a conditional use permit.
Faisa Magi-Mohamed told the city council that she has been made to feel welcome in Lexington, and noted the positive economic impact the Muslim community has on the town as well.
