Two new women join Dearborn City Council, Arab Americans top vote getters

November 10th, 20170 DEARBORN — 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...

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...