Past Event
American Muslim Local Officials: Challenges and Opportunities
When Washingtonians think of U.S. Muslim officials, the names of Representatives Keith Ellison and André Carson come to mind. What may be of greater interest to many people outside the Beltway, however, is the increasing number of local Muslim officials. Join us for a program in which Muslim mayors, city council members and judges will discuss the particular challenges and opportunities facing them today as they seek appointment or election and carry out their responsibilities once in office.
Speakers
Halim Dhanidina
Superior Court Judge, Compton, California
David Shaheed
Superior Court Judge, Indianapolis, Indiana
Philippa Strum
Public Policy Fellow;
Former Director, Division of United States Studies, Woodrow Wilson Center
Former Director, Division of United States Studies, Woodrow Wilson Center
Abdul Haidous
Mayor, Wayne, Michigan
Mohammed Hameeduddin
Mayor, Teaneck, New Jersey
Wayne Smith
Mayor, Irvington, New Jersey
Robert Jackson
City Council Member, New York, New York
John Milewski
Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW