Historic election creates 1st Muslim majority city council in America
November 7, 2015
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Hamtramck saw three Muslim-Americans garner the most votes
An election of historic significance in Hamtramck saw three Muslim-Americans garner the most votes in the city’s latest council election.
Saad Al-masmari, a Yemeni American, received the most votes of the six candidates on the ballot. Incumbents Abu Musa and Anam Miah, who came to the U.S. from Bangladesh, were re-elected. They join Bangladeshi council member Mohammed Hassan to form the first majority Muslim city council in America.
All three council members say they will represent all of the residents of Hamtramck, with the goal of making the city better for all.
Councilman-elect Al-masmari will officially join the council when he takes the oath of office next January.
