Against city rules, outgoing Dearborn administration gives new $80K position to public information director

December 11th, 20210 DEARBORN - Dearborn community members and a City Councilman were alarmed and concerned by a last-minute salaried position created improperly at the 11th hour and given to a political appointee as the city transitions out into a new administration and Council, and is facing a massive budget shortfall. The “Neighborhood Liaison”...

Dearborn approves funding for outdoor dining

December 31st, 20200 DEARBORN - With restaurants still being closed to indoor dining due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Dearborn has approved funding to help restaurants. The funding, set for up to $200,000, authorizes the administration to work out a plan to provide tents, lighting, seating, tables, and heating in public spaces. On Saturday,...

Dearborn to elect seven council members, new clerk in lukewarm races

October 27th, 20170 DEARBORN — There are only ten days left until the November 7 general election and residents are still considering their options, but not much has changed since the primary election. The city council and clerk races are still overshadowed by the contentious mayoral race. City Council President Susan Dabaja and Councilman Michael...