An Issue of Parking for a Black Mosque in Kentucky…………..
“The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky says it is trying to get more information about this Western Kentucky city's rejection of a petition by a group of Somalis to build a mosque. The Mayfield Board of Zoning Adjustment cited a lack of parking as the reason for Tuesday’s decision, which The Paducah Sun reported was cheered by more than 250 residents. William Sharp of the ACLU said his organization is looking into how the procedures were followed by the board. He also cited concern about “anti-religious sentiments voiced by members of the public immediately prior to the committee's decision.” Board member Don Simpkins said previous permits have been issued for churches in the area, but services there usually were limited to Sundays and evenings on Wednesday…… No one representing the mosque was in the meeting room — which was packed to overflowing — to discuss the project. The Paducah Sun and WPSD-TV reported they did come but initially were denied entrance because the room was full and officers did not realize they were there to represent the project. When the mistake was recognized, officials searched for them outside the building but could not find them, according to the reports. Jeff Keith, youth pastor at First Baptist Church in Mayfield, said he hoped a solution could be found because he did not want the Somalis to feel unwelcome………” Louisville Courier-Journal
Two excerpts are interesting here: “Tuesday’s decision, which The Paducah Sun reported was cheered by more than 250 residents (all those allowed into the meeting).” And “No one representing the mosque was in the meeting room — which was packed to overflowing — to discuss the project.”
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