Petitions to stop an ordinance that will allow mosques in Hamtramck to broadcast the Muslim call to prayer over loudspeakers were turned in Tuesday to the city clerk's office.
Robert Zwolak, one of the organizers of the campaign, said 632 signatures were collected and "there will be more coming." Only 552 signatures were needed to stop the amended noise ordinance, which also regulates church bells.
The signatures must be certified and the council notified of the certification by May 25 or the law automatically becomes effective May 26, City Clerk Genevieve Bukoski said. Legally, she has 10 days to certify the signatures.
On May 25, the council will have to revisit the ordinance. If members choose not to rescind it, then it is automatically suspended and must be placed on the ballot for voters to decide.
The issue could be on the ballot in August or earlier.