SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Spokane Valley City Hall was packed Tuesday night as community members gathered to address Councilwoman Jessica Yaeger’s recent Facebook post, where she declared herself a “proud Islamophobe.”

The post sparked widespread criticism and prompted a peaceful rally outside City Hall before the council meeting. Neighbors, advocacy groups, and Muslim residents gathered to show support and unity.

Petra Hoy, a rally organizer, said she came out to reassure Muslim residents they are valued in the community.

“I saw the comments and the article and it was just really sad. And we wanted to make sure that our Muslim community knew that we support them and we love them… We just wanted to come out and show them that we don’t feel that way and they are welcome here and a very imp

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