Raphael Washington is running to retain his position as Wayne County sheriff this August 2

July 28th, 20220 DEARBORN — Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is running in the August 2 primary election to keep his position leading the sheriff’s office in the populous southeast Michigan county. Washington was appointed in January 2021 following the passing of former Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. Washington, with 39 years of...

Jacob Thurston to serve as Dearborn’s new city assessor

March 31st, 20220 DEARBORN — On Thursday, Dearborn Mayor Hammoud announced the appointment of Jacob Thurston as the city of Dearborn’s new assessor. The assessor is responsible for administering Dearborn’s tax roll by evaluating properties for the purpose of calculating property taxes. The city assessor is appointed by the mayor with City...