(ANAHEIM, CA, 12/20/16) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today welcomed the resignation of the Huntington Beach planning Commissioner after CAIR-LA and other community organizers demanded his resignation for posting numerous Anti-Islam posts on his personal Facebook account.
SEE: Link to the several Anti-Islam posts HB Commissioner Michael Hoskinson has made over the years.
SEE: Huntington Beach planning commissioner bashes Islam and “leftists” | Daily Pilot
SEE: H.B. planning commissioner in wake of controversial comments about Islam | LA Times
SEE: A resident of Huntington Beach, sent CAIR-LA the following link about his posts: http://surfcitychronicles.com/2016/03/16/fit-to-serve-a-planning-commissioners-most-outrageous-post-yet-2/
Earlier this year, CAIR-LA expressed its concerns about Michael Hoskinson’s comments in a letter to his supervisors.
The letter reads in part, “We find these comments and views repugnant, and believe these actions call Mr. Hoskinson’s ability to perform his official government duties without prejudice and bias into serious question. CAIR-LA is planning on coordinating with our allies from various community organizing and advocacy groups in demanding an apology and resignation from Mr. Hoskinson.”
“While Mr. Hoskinson has the right to his bigoted views, it is unacceptable for a person who holds such views to be in a position of public trust and authority,” said CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush. “The Huntington Beach City officials’ decision to accept Hoskinson’s resignation sends an important and clear message going forward that the City has zero tolerance for bigotry and prejudice that could undermine the trust between the City officials and the diverse constituents that it serves.” “Moving forward, we urge the City officials to help set a tone for an inclusive and equitable Orange County, for all of her citizens, regardless of skin color or socio-economic status.”
CAIR has recently expressed concerns about anti-Muslim material posted on social media by a number of public officials nationwide.
SEE: CAIR-LA Calls for Resignation of El Monte officials over anti-Islam Facebook Post
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SEE: CAIR Calls on Maine, New Jersey GOP Chairs to Repudiate Prejudiced Comments by Officials
SEE: CAIR Asks GOP to Repudiate Islamophobic Newsletter Distributed in Idaho
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CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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CONTACT: CAIR-LA Communications Coordinator Ojaala Ahmad, oahmad@cair.com, 714-851-4851