February 10th, 20230DEARBORN — A reception celebrating the growing political involvement of the Arab community in the state of Michigan took place last Monday at LaPita Banquet Center in honor of the majority floor leader in the Michigan House of Representatives and the state representatives who represent Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Hamtramck and parts of...
February 10th, 20220DEARBORN — Dearborn City Council President Pro-Tem Erin Byrnes has announced her candidacy for the newly drawn 15th State House District.
“Today, I filed to run for state representative in the new 15th District,” Byrnes wrote in a Facebook post. “This District encompasses precincts 33-50 in Dearborn and the majority of...
October 15th, 20210DEARBORN — With the general election less than one month away, the 14 City Council candidates are answering difficult questions at the forefront of residents' minds.
All 14 candidates were asked the same questions and given a 75 word limit per question and two weeks to answer. Silvio Davis, Gary Enos, and Khalil Othman did not...
December 31st, 20200DEARBORN - 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,...
January 12th, 20180DEARBORN — During the inauguration ceremony for Dearborn city officials on Jan. 9, Mayor Jack O'Reilly told the audience that Dearborn is a unique community.
"I have to tell you there aren't communities like Dearborn all over the place, said O'Reilly, who was sworn in for his third full term. "There aren't people that come together...
November 10th, 20170DEARBORN — A few months ago, a slew of new names on the Aug. 8 ballot signaled a community was gaining leverage in the local political sphere.
While Arab Americans dominated the polls on Nov. 7, their victories were not among the elected candidates, but in the weight of their vote.
Dearborn's primary elections saw a handful of...
July 24th, 20170There 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...
