Elections
Elections
D7 school bond proposal passes
May 7th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — On May 4, voters passed the $6.4 million bond proposal in the city’s D7 School District to help school enhancements. The bond is a net zero tax increase to the community members, so the district says that residents will not see an increase in their taxes. The bond will be split up between three large...
Lola Elzein is running for one of seven seats on the Dearborn City Council
May 1st, 20210 DEARBORN — With all seven seats on the City Council up for grabs in this year’s election, Lola Elzein is one of 18 candidates vying for one of those seats. Elzein was born and raised in Dearborn and is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and recently earned an MBA from the Ross...
Anthony Camilleri running for Dearborn Heights mayor
May 1st, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Anthony Camilleri, a local businessman and resident for more than 49 years, has decided it’s time to run for mayor. Camilleri said that in his campaign, he will strive to work with and for all residents. “My goals are to build a stronger, safer, better community,” he said. “Everything I set out to...
Rachel LaPointe is in the race for a seat on the Dearborn Heights City Council
May 1st, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Rachel LaPointe is one of two women vying for one of four full-term City Council seats that are up for election this year. “Dearborn Heights is in a time of transition, following the passing of Mayor Paletko, and we need strong, creative leaders,” she said. “When I noticed that the City Council could...
Khalil Othman announces “Dearborn Residents First” campaign in bid for seat on Dearborn City Council
May 1st, 20210 DEARBORN— In late February, Khalil Othman was among the first of 19 candidates to announce his bid for a seat on the Dearborn City Council. “I can best serve the Council because I come from a problem-solver mindset and experience,” Othman said. “Every single issue we have here, I will be advocating for as a core principle I...
Teamsters endorse Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn mayor
April 28th, 20210 DEARBORN — State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud has earned another big endorsement in his run for Dearborn mayor in this upcoming election. In a post on Facebook, Hammoud announced that the Teamsters have decided to endorse him. “We are excited to share that we have earned the endorsement of the Teamsters — Locals 283, 337 and...
City clerk accepting nominating petitions for a Charter Commission
April 26th, 20210 DEARBORN — In addition to narrowing down their mayor and Council selections, voters will have another big decision in the Aug. 3 primary elections. Whether the community wants to revise the City Charter or not will be put before voters. If voters decide that the charter should be revised, a Charter Commission will be established...
Kamal Alsawafy announces his candidacy for Dearborn City Council
April 24th, 20210 DEARBORN — With the filing deadline coming to a close, Kamal Alsawafy becomes one of 19 candidates vying for one of seven City Council seats up for grabs. “What makes me a qualified and unique candidate for Dearborn City Council is my diversified and relevant experience,” Alsawafy said. “Dearborn is a great place to call...
Seven candidates file for Dearborn mayor; 18 for City Council; no challenger for City Clerk
April 23rd, 20211 - Ali "Barber Al" Alhashemi withdrew from the race. There are now 18 candidates for the seven city council seats. DEARBORN — While candidates had until April 23 to withdraw their names from the race, an unofficial list has been announced in Dearborn. The primary election is scheduled for August 3. With the retirement of...
Three candidates running for Dearborn Heights mayor; eight for City Council
April 23rd, 20210 -Robert Constan withdrew from running for treasurer. Lisa Hicks-Clayton will now run unopposed for the treasurer position. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With partial and full terms on the ballot for the 2021 elections, all candidates had until April 23 to withdraw from the race. The partial terms are for mayor, ending on Dec. 31, city...
Hamtramck elections: Eight candidates file for Council; four candidates for mayor
April 22nd, 20210 HAMTRAMCK — After Tuesday’s filing deadline for the upcoming races for Hamtramck mayor and three Council seats, the city now has a tentative list of candidates for an important 2021 election. The following candidate list is up to date as of Saturday, as candidates had the option to drop out by Friday, April 23. Hamtramck City...
D7 seeking bond approval on special election, May 4
April 22nd, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The D7 School Board hosted a town hall event to notify residents about the purpose of the special election on May 4 for a bond approval. The bond would be for $6.4 million and go directly to school enhancements. “On May 4th there is a special election that is only for this bond proposal,” Superintendent...
Police Officers Association of Dearborn endorses Susan Dabaja for mayor
April 19th, 20210 DEARBORN — City Council President Susan Dabaja has earned a much sought after endorsement from the Police Officers Association of Dearborn (POAD). Three other candidates sought the endorsement for mayor from the POAD. POAD President Bill Anhut said Dabaja was the right choice. “The Police Officers Association of Dearborn...
Local realtor announces candidacy for Dearborn Heights City Council
April 16th, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Hassan Ahmad, a resident for more than 15 years and a real estate broker with Re/Max Leading Edge is running for City Council. After moving to Dearborn Heights, Ahmad met his wife and had a daughter and two sons, who attend school in the city. “Being the proud product of this city, I have come to know the...
Abdul El-Sayed endorses Abdullah Hammoud for Dearborn mayor
April 15th, 20210 DEARBORN — Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, former Detroit Health Department director and gubernatorial candidate, is endorsing State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud’s campaign for mayor. “Rep. Hammoud is the right person to lead Dearborn at this critical time in the city’s history,” El-Sayed said. “We are navigating not only the COVID-19......
Khodr Farhat announces candidacy for Dearborn City Council
April 14th, 20210 DEARBORN — Longtime resident and activist Khodr Farhat has announced that he is running for one of seven City Council seats up for grabs in the upcoming election. Farhat made the announcement in a Facebook post. “After many long conversations with community members, family and friends, I’m excited to announce that I will be...
Clerk issues statements regarding candidate filing fees
March 30th, 20210 DEARBORN — City Clerk George Darany advised that the city incorrectly followed an existing precedent by accepting payments in lieu of petitions for candidates for office. “On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, it came to my attention that a process error was identified in the 2021 Dearborn City Municipal Election candidate filing process,...
“Is this who we are?”: Gitmo is America’s enduring shame
March 10th, 20210 “That’s certainly our goal and our intention.” This was the non-committal answer given by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki when, on February 12, she was asked by a reporter whether the new Joe Biden administration intends to shut down the notorious Guantánamo Bay Prison by the end of the president’s first term in...
Biden’s foreign policy: No joy in Mudville
March 3rd, 20210 By Thomas L. Knapp Well, at least he hasn't started any NEW wars! For four years, that was the excuse I got from anti-war Donald Trump supporters every time he escalated one of the several wars he inherited from George W. Bush and Barack Obama. I expect to start hearing it from anti-war Joseph Biden supporters soon. Trump was......
Audit shows accuracy of presidential election in Michigan
February 12th, 20211 LANSING — After months of accusations about widespread voter fraud in Michigan, results of an audit exercise to determine the accuracy of the results of the November presidential election give a clearer picture. A hand count of more than 18,000 ballots randomly selected throughout the state affirms the electoral victory of...
Tom Tafelski and Jim Parrelly join Dearborn mayoral race
February 5th, 20210 DEARBORN — Former City Council President Tom Tafelski and financial advisor Jim Parrelly have entered the race for Dearborn mayor, both announcing their intent to run in recent days. The Dearborn City Clerk’s Office told The Arab American News on Thursday that only Dearborn School Board member Hussein Berry, former Wayne County......
Abdullah Hammoud announces campaign for Dearborn mayor
January 25th, 20210 DEARBORN — State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn) has announced his campaign for Dearborn mayor in this year's election. “With your support, we will lead with the same tenacity as we have over the past four years as Dearborn's state representative,” Hammoud announced over social media on Monday. “With the same heart and...
Dearborn Heights City Council remains deadlocked on a new Council member; new applicants for mayoral position announced
January 23rd, 20210 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Tensions flared during a study session and special meeting held by the Dearborn Heights City Council on Tuesday. During the regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 12, Councilman Ray Muscat had made a motion to hold a special meeting to appoint the mayor, however, when the agenda packet was sent out, there was no......
