Residents of Mooresville, North Carolina, voiced their concerns over a proposed Islamic Center in the city. The site for the proposed development has been owned by the Islamic Center of Lake Norman since 2019. We are your neighbors and an active part of the Mooresville community. Similarly, a proposed conversion of what was formerly a Catholic boarding school into a Muslim boarding school for boys is facing pushback in Long Island. “This is about protecting the integrity of our zoning laws — not opposing any individual or organization — zoning laws exist to preserve the character, integrity, and quality of life within our neighborhoods while ensuring that land uses are appropriate for their surroundings.”