July 4th, 20250DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Rachel LaPointe is hoping to earn a seat on the Dearborn Heights City Council.
The proud mother of four is a third generation resident in the south end and a passionate advocate for the city. With a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of Detroit Mercy, LaPointe has worked as a communications...
July 4th, 20250DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having been first elected in 2020, Councilman Hassan Ahmad is hoping to retain his seat on the City Council.
The proud husband and father of three children has been a resident for nearly 20 years.
“This city has become more than just a place I live in,” he said. “It’s home.”
Ahmad has an...
July 2nd, 20250DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Resident and small business owner Hussein Anani has decided to run for mayor.
With experience leading teams, managing budgets and delivering results, Anani said he has a commitment to practical leadership.
“I understand how a failure of leadership can hurt real people’s lives,” he said. “Flooded...
July 2nd, 20250DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Councilwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell is vying for the mayoral seat for a second time.
Malinowski-Maxwell served as City Council chairwoman from 2018 until the late Mayor Daniel Paletko’s death in December 2020, when she became mayor pro-tem until the appointment of Bill Bazzi in early 2021. She went on to run...
July 2nd, 20250DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Having served on the City Council for nine years before becoming treasurer in 2020, Lisa Hicks-Clayton is looking to retain her position.
Hicks-Clayton is a 20 year resident of the city and sponsored a vicious dog ordinance and tethering ban during her time on the Council as well as co-writing an ordinance...
July 2nd, 20250DEARBORN HEIGHTS — As the Deputy Comptroller and a resident of more than 25 years, Mahdi Baydoun is running for treasurer.
Baydoun is the son of Ibrahim “Juice” Baydoun, a prominent figure in the community.
“I follow in my father’s footsteps of community service and working for the greater good,” he said. “I pride...
