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Feb 24, 2026
The Dearborn City Council held a special meeting on February 24, 2026, with all seven members present, to address three main items: confirming the appointment of James Carter Fisher as Corporation Counsel (which was approved unanimously), considering ACCESS's request for a one-year extension on a recovery center construction project, and reviewing the assessing contract. The resolution for Corporation Counsel confirmed the Mayor's appointment and established that the position would receive full-time employee benefits including pension, health care, and life insurance, with salary adjustments tied to citywide employee increases.
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Feb 24, 2026
On February 24, 2026, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they passed several resolutions including recognition of Dr. Mustafa "Mark" Hamed and Hassan F. Abdallah for their election to the Michigan Board of Medicine, condolences for the passing of David Dumas, and approval of a consent agenda. The Council also approved a temporary use permit for a food truck at 25351 Ford Road, allowing one food truck to operate for six months (February 25 to August 31, 2026) as the property owner works toward establishing a permanent brick-and-mortar establishment, consistent with the city's zoning ordinance adopted in September 2025.
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On November 18, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven councilmembers present, during which they unanimously adopted four resolutions recognizing community contributions and mourning a passing: Council Citations for teacher Sandi Smith (52-year career), community member Mustapha Hawily, and Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim (for saving a resident's life), and condolences for the death of James R. Stokes. The Council also approved all items on the Consent Agenda and began consideration of a petition by Mourad Ahmed to vacate an 18-foot public alley adjacent to his property on Colson Avenue.
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The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, during which it unanimously passed several resolutions recognizing community members and city employees for their contributions and service. The council approved a consent agenda that included multiple expenditures and grants, including a $25,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant for the WDDDA, a $44,998 contract for security camera installation at parking decks, a $40,938 contract for an audio-visual system at the Department of Public Works, and a $150,000 purchase of emergency supply kit items. The agenda also included routine matters such as roll call, invocation, and public comment, along with a resolution to vacate a public alley for property owner Mourad Ahmed.
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On October 21, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting that included several resolutions recognizing October as Michigan Library Appreciation Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as well as honoring The Pink Sisters nonprofit organization and community member Mary Petlichkoff. The consent agenda included multiple contract awards and authorizations, including $119,500 to Muck-Men for irrigation pond dredging at Dearborn Hills Golf Course, $449,500 to Fuse It Piping LLC for irrigation system repairs at the same facility, $412,576 to Stryker Sales for powered stair chairs for the Fire Department, and acceptance of a $475,000 FY2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant.
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On October 7, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting approving multiple resolutions including recognitions for community members and city employees, consent agenda items, and several contracts and expenditures. Key decisions included awarding a $135,000 bulk leaf pick-up contract to RSB Services, LLC; authorizing $571,402.42 in sole source agreements with DTE Electric for street light pole replacements across three districts; and approving a $35,000 contract with artist Two Eagles Marcus for a winter art installation. The council also granted a temporary food truck permit and approved various fleet and equipment expenditure authorizations.
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This September 23, 2025 council meeting agenda includes ceremonial resolutions honoring Pastor Colleen Nieman's retirement, recognizing Ali Mroueh's service, and offering condolences to the family of Sarah Ahmad Mochawrab. The consent agenda authorizes several contracts and expenditures totaling over $572,000, including concrete repair at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center ($214,602), holiday lighting installation ($60,000), asphalt resurfacing for city parking lots ($200,000), electrical work at Peace Park West ($63,150), and a new Senior Attorney Administrative position in the Law Department with an approximate annual cost of $135,000.
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On September 9, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven members present, during which they unanimously approved several resolutions including a citation honoring Mike Esseily for his leadership in special education services and the consent agenda. The Council also approved bids for Water Main Repair Parts totaling $200,000 (split between Core and Main, LP at $150,000 and EJ USA, Inc. at $50,000) and accepted a bid from Johnson Sign Company for $54,995 for wayfinding signage and removal at Camp Dearborn, with both contracts to be financed from the appropriate city funds.
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The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on August 12, 2025, with all seven council members present. The council unanimously adopted several resolutions honoring community members and organizations, including recognizing Hadi Mazraani as a state wrestling champion, acknowledging charitable contributions from local businesses, celebrating a resident's 80th birthday, and honoring the community work of Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC). The council also extended public comment from 7:24 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. and approved all items on the Consent Agenda.
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The Dearborn City Council held its regular meeting on May 6, 2025, with seven council members present. The council unanimously approved three resolutions: acknowledging the Dearborn Exchange Club's 100-year anniversary with a Council Citation, recognizing Senior Volunteers of the Year Larry Kliemann and Kathleen Rock, and introducing a resolution recognizing National Nurses Week (May 6-12) that highlighted the contributions and essential role of nurses in healthcare and public health.
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The Dearborn Senior Citizen Commission met on April 21, 2025, to review service updates and discuss improvements to city senior programs. Service metrics included 775 transportation clients, an average of 150 Meals on Wheels recipients daily, and AARP tax preparation volunteers serving over 400 clients through April. Camp Dearborn presented significant facility upgrades funded through grants and city budgets, including demolition of 146 outdated trailers, new green tent accommodations ($95/night), paddle boats, fence replacements, and addition of disk golf, with the booking site available at CampDearborn.com.
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