On Tuesday (November 22) the city of Troy and the Adam Community Center, a Muslim organization, announced an undisclosed settlement of the lawsuit that Adam had instituted to recoup damages caused by the city’s delays in approving their occupancy permit for a community center that includes a “mosque” (a room intended to be used for religious services.
Adam is the only mosque in Troy.
Troy Mayor Ethan Baker commented, “The Troy City Council embraces the multi-cultural fabric of our City, where there are many varied locations for our diverse community members to worship, including the First Jamiah Masjid of Troy. We are grateful that we were able to amicably resolve the pending case, and look forward to continuing a positive relationship.”
“Adam Community Center is pleased to have this lawsuit behind them and looks forward to having a permanent location in the City where they can provide religious and educational services, engage in community outreach and do the interfaith work that is at the core of its mission,” said Amy V. Doukoure, CAIR-MI Staff attorney. “The Community stands with the City of Troy in celebrating this settlement.”
Source: https://troymi.gov/news_detail_T19_R100.php
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