The Muslim Limo and Taxi Driver's Association (MLTDA) Seeks Representatives
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
On Thursday, November 1st 2007, we had our first meeting with the city's officials concerning the parking tickets we received while praying. From the city's side, there was Commissioner of the consumer service, N. Reyes and her assistant plus three officials from the Department of Aviation, three from the City of Chicago's Human Relations, one
from the City of Chicago's Arab Affair Committee, and one more from the Law Department from the City of Chicago.
From the driver's side there were six members, including Dr. Sattar, the president of the Muslim Community Center of Chicago.
This meeting tasted two hours, during which good and frank exchange of ideas about how we can reach a satisfactory conclusion, and both sides expressed their interest and insistent on keeping the flow of the cabs to the terminals free from all obstacles or blocking. Therefore, we urge all drivers not to park around the shelters, and keep the short-trip lane clear from all parking cabs.
Brothers; To follow with this endeavor with the city of Chicago, we have to organize ourselves, since we represent 65% of the driving force, and we must expand our steering committee. Therefore we need one representative and one alternative from each ethnic group, as a first step towards the establishment of "The Muslim Limo and Taxi Driver's Association" so we can defend our legitimate interest in the long run. I urge all the groups to discuss this matter among themselves and when you finish your caucus and choose your representative and your alternative. Please be free to call and report your choices by calling this number: 312-343-5831.
