Council Meets to Discuss Terrorism Contingency Plan

Meeting on Friday at the Muslim Youth Center in Bridgeview, members of the Council’s House of Representatives discussed ways in which Chicago’s Muslim communities can implement an effective and efficient terrorism contingency plan, especially taking into account some of the lessons learned in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the recent London bombings. Some of the topics discussed were how to deal with a potential backlash in the aftermath of another terrorist attack on US soil, and on how community leaders, imams, parents and teachers can enhance their communication with younger people to avoid a Columbine-like tragedy.

The House of Representatives also adopted a budget for the 2005-2006 fiscal year after discussing the Council’s grants and fund raising strategies.