Dearborn mayoral race: O’Reilly, Tafelski head for Nov. 7 showdown
August 11th, 20172 DEARBORN — Despite excitement about this year's primary elections, the bustle of many campaign volunteers outside polling locations and significant mayoral races, the average voter turnout in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck was about 22 percent. Several incumbent Arab American candidates in the three cities secured their...
High candidate representation in Dearborn Heights, low voter turnout
August 8th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS-- There was low voter turnout throughout the day at various precincts in Dearborn Heights, but there was an abundance of representation for the candidates at each station. Candidate Mo Baydoun had several people at each precinct with signs, Cheez-Its, and conversation for people going to the polls. Baydoun said he...
Dearborn volunteers remain enthusiastic despite low voter turnout
August 8th, 20170 DEARBORN- Even though the primary voting in Dearborn has been slow since the polls opened at 8 a.m. this morning, volunteers remain optimistic. According to data from the city clerk’s office, there are 50 precincts and a total of 60,752 registered voters. At McDonald Elementary School, the turnout seemed to be unfavorably low...
Low number of voters at the polls in Hamtramck
August 8th, 20170 HAMTRAMCK- So far, a low number of voters showed up at the Hamtramck precincts for this year’s primary. According to City Clerk August Gitschlag, there are 1385 registered voters in precinct 1, 2076 in precinct 2, 1635 in precinct 3, 2738 in precinct 4, 1131 in precinct 5, 1099 in precinct 6 and 1421 in precinct 7. A total of...
Our endorsements for Dearborn, Hamtramck and Detroit municipal elections
August 4th, 20170 One might think that Dearborn prospers businesswise— mainly as home to Ford Motor Company's world headquarters—yet it doesn't, due to the lack of change in the system and in the administration. Many businesses have moved out after Dearborn established restrictive ordinances. Business owners began setting up shops in nearby cities...
The Dearborn Heights 2017 primary elections: Our endorsements
July 28th, 20171 As Dearborn Heights' community and economic landscape transforms to reflect its neighboring city of Dearborn, so must the city's government transform to reflect its constituents. Over the years, many Arab Americans have steadily moved from Dearborn to Dearborn Heights, a bedroom community whose obstacle to tremendous ambitions has...
Meet Dearborn’s City Clerk candidates
July 24th, 20170 Five candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Dearborn's City Clerk. Four of them are Arab Americans. Their names will appear on the August 8 primary election ballot. The four will advance to the general election on November 7 to compete for two seats. The AANews asked the candidates the following question: Q. Why do you...
Meet Dearborn’s City Council candidates
July 24th, 20170 There are 16 candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring for Dearborn's City Council. Their names will appear on the August 8 primary election ballot. The top 14 will advance to the general elections on November 7. The AANews asked the candidates two questions: Q1. Why do you feel you are qualified candidate for the...
Meet Dearborn Heights’ City Council candidates
July 22nd, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - A changing city requires a change in leadership. That is the premise many of Dearborn Heights' City Council candidates are running their campaigns on as the August 8 primary elections draw closer. Reflected in the increase in Arab Americans running, the city's demographics are drastically changing. Many residents...
Meet Dearborn Heights’ mayoral candidates
July 22nd, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS - Three candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Dearborn Heights' mayor. Their names will appear on the August 8 primary election ballot. The top two will advance to the general elections on November 7. The AANews asked the candidates the following three questions: Q1. Why do you feel you are a qualified...
Meet Dearborn’s mayoral candidates
July 22nd, 20170 DEARBORN - Five candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Dearborn's mayor. Their names will appear on the August 8 primary election ballot. The top two will advance to the general elections on November 7. The AANews asked the candidates the following questions: Q1. Why do you feel you are a qualified candidate for the...
Sam Jammal announces run for Congress in 39th District in California
July 21st, 20170 FULLERTON, CA — Republican Congressman Ed Royce is the 24-year incumbent who has been challenged by a former Obama Administration official, Sam Jammal, in the 39th district. Born and raised in Fullerton, Jammal said he aims to reestablish the American Dream; he believes it has been becoming out of reach for citizens. Jammal is the...
An overview of primary elections in Metro Detroit
July 21st, 20170 DEARBORN — Although voters and candidates in Dearborn are preparing for the Aug. 8 primary election, not all communities in Metro Detroit have primaries. These are the communities in Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne and Macomb Counties that will: In Oakland County, candidates in Pontiac are running for mayor and for council positions in...
How to vote on August 8 if you’re overseas or in the military
July 21st, 20170 DEARBORN — Majority immigrant cities like Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck tend to see a decrease in residents every summer, since most community members choose this season to visit their families overseas. In election years, such as this year, civic-minded residents might wonder if they'll miss the opportunity to vote in...
AAPAC issues more endorsements, approves financial support for selected candidates
July 20th, 20170 DEARBORN — On Thursday, AAPAC members approved monetary support for selected candidates who are members of the organization. Also, AAPAC members voted to support Mo Baydoun, a fourth candidate in the Dearborn Heights Council race. Last week AAPAC endorsed candidates Bob Constan, Bill Bazzi and Jeff Mallad. Eleven candidates are......
Hamtramck elections draw more Arab American candidates, but challenges lie ahead
July 14th, 20170 HAMTRAMCK — As Michiganders mull over who to elect or reelect to various government positions, a town with a growing Arab American population is also preparing for the upcoming elections. Hamtramck is facing shifting demographics, reflecting that of its neighbors, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. It's also where an unprecedented...
AAPAC endorses mayoral candidates Jim Parrelly in Dearborn and Dan Paletko in Dearborn Heights
July 14th, 20171 DEARBORN — After a lengthy process, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) endorsed candidates for various positions in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights' for the August 8 primary elections. For two days, the group interviewed candidates running for mayor and City Council in both cities, and for city clerk in Dearborn.......
Councilman Tom Berry rescinds resignation
June 2nd, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Dearborn Heights city councilman Tom Berry, who originally resigned from his position on May 16, decided to rescind his resignation. He spoke about his decision to finish the rest of his term at the May 23 council meeting. "I love this city…," he said. "I decided that maybe resigning today was not the most...Dearborn Heights Councilman Tom Berry suddenly resigns
May 19th, 20170 DEARBORN — On Tuesday, May 16, Dearborn Heights City Councilman Tom Berry abruptly resigned. He released a letter to the mayor, city residents, employees and his fellow City Council members, explaining his decision and sincerely expressing the honor he had in working with "loyal and hardworking people" during his tenure. He said...
CNN won’t air Trump’s ‘100 days’ ad
May 4th, 20170 WASHINGTON, D.C.-AN ad by Trump's campaign that featured the President jeering at the mainstream media network CNN for being "fake news" will not be aired by the station, sources said Tuesday. In a statement addressing the ad, CNN said that they “requested that the advertiser remove the false graphic that says the mainstream media...
Coleman Young II aims to reinvent Detroit through his father’s legacy
April 29th, 20171 DETROIT — It's not uncommon for the children of influential figures to dedicate their careers to ensuring their parents' legacies are kept alive, but State Senator Coleman Young II (D-Detroit) made an audacious move in announcing his candidacy for Detroit mayor. Young, whose term ends next year, is the son of former Detroit Mayor......
Dearborn Heights elections feature unprecedented number of Arab Americans
April 28th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Following the April 25 filing deadline for municipal elections, residents have a clearer picture of who might be leading their city. Dearborn Heights is facing shifting demographics, reflecting that of its neighbor, Dearborn, where half of the 26 candidates for city positions are Arab Americans and where the...
Dearborn Heights municipal election attracts record number of Arab American candidates
April 4th, 20170 DEARBORN HEIGHTS ― As the April 25 filing deadline for municipal elections draws near, dozens of candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to compete for available city positions. Dearborn Heights is facing shifting demographics, reflecting that of its neighbor, Dearborn, where nearly half of the 22 candidates for city......
Nearly half of the candidates for city positions are Arab Americans
March 24th, 20171 DEARBORN — As the national spotlight on the city intensifies, so have the races for local public office. Last year's election campaigns to replace a Dearborn district court judge and state representative developed into an invigorated engagement among residents, especially as Arab Americans threw their hats in the ring. This year,...
Abdul El-Sayed officially announces bid for governor
March 4th, 20170 DETROIT— On Saturday, February 25, Former Detroit Public Health Director Abdul El-Sayed officially announced his candidacy for governor. He made his announcement under Eastern Market Shed No. 2 before supporters, a broad and diverse congregation that included family and friends. El-Sayed, a Democrat, thanked family members and......
