April 5th, 20190DEARBORN – Mayor Jack O’Reilly has appointed directors to lead two critical departments.
Jeffrey Watson, community services manager in the City of Federal Way, Washington, takes over Dearborn’s Economic and Community Development Department, including the housing division. He replaces Barry Murray, who retired in...
November 10th, 20170DEARBORN — It was the city's contentious mayoral race that drove most voters to the polls.
Many voters told The AANews reporters they hoped for a change of course in the city government, as things have changed since Mayor O'Reilly was elected a decade ago.
But voters re-elected O'Reilly with 10,999 votes (57 percent) in the Nov....
November 3rd, 20170DEARBORN – The Arab American Political Action Committee’s (AAPAC) 20th anniversary gala was a celebration of political successes.
Six days before the Nov. 7 municipal elections, Arab Americans packed a large dinner hall at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center in Dearborn and reflected on two decades of achievements and looking forward...
October 17th, 20170DEARBORN — The city has had its fair share of shock and scandal during recent elections, but it took the first contested mayoral race since 2001 to land incumbent Mayor Jack O'Reilly and his opponent, long-time City Councilman Tom Tafelski, in a media frenzy over poor judgment and regretted deals.
Increasing transparency in...
July 22nd, 20170DEARBORN - 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...
June 13th, 20170DEARBORN — Elected officials, candidates, community members and organization and religious leaders of different faiths broke bread together at an iftar dinner hosted by Mayor Jack O'Reilly at Byblos Banquet Hall on Wednesday, June 7.
The dinner's standing-room-only attendance was a testament to solidarity amid the trying times...
