NEWYORK: A candidate for supervisor in the Town of Hempstead, New York Joe Shinoblo has expressed his commitment to highlight the issues, representation, and inclusion of the Muslim community in local government.
In his message, Joe Shinoblo said that he spent a lot of time listening to the members of the Muslim community and heard their concerns about how community is treated and represented by local government.
He said that his opponents stay silent when asked to speak out against Islamophobia however he will stand side by side with Muslim community to speak out against hate in all forms.
He said that representation has to mean more than speaking out against hate and it should be means listening to concern, working together, solving problems together, and making sure your community has a seat at the table.
He assured Muslim community he will work with them to support small businesses and build an economy that works for everyone. He said that he will ensure that the Pakistani and broader Muslim communities receive the attention and support they deserve, especially from town government.
Pakistani American community leader Ashraf Azmi appealed the community to also support Joe Shinoblo who is running for the supervisor of the town of Hempstead.
