BILL BAZZI

Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi recently briefed the audience at the annual "Tale of Our Cities" meeting

Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi dropped into a resident's 100th birthday party at the Berwyn Senior Recreation Center.

Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi hosts a meeting with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce to explore ways to boost the city's small businesses. Photo Courtesy of Robert AnkrappDEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Bill Bazzi held a meeting with representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce to traverse ways their organizations can help strengthen the health and competitiveness of the city’s small businesses. SBA District Director Laketa Henderson, outreach and amp marketing specialist Jennifer Swift and Chamber President Jackie Lovejoy participated in the meeting. The group discussed a number of initiatives that could potentially help the city’s small businesses, focusing primarily on the SBA’s financial initiatives and the marketing, outreach and promotional programs. I am looking forward to more meetings in the future, as we continue to explore and implement the available options.”

Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi calls on utility companies to clean up after themselves as abandoned poles are stacking up and the people there want something done.

Mayor Bill Bazzi, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, was recognized by the Metropolitan Detroit Veterans Coalition as its 2022 Veteran of Honor last week, during

The city was recently visited by a number of officials to discuss proposed improvements to the flood-prone Ecorse Creek area and flood mitigation solutions.

Elected officials and staff leaders from Dearborn Heights joined Wayne County department leaders to conduct an information workshop.

The Rotary Club of Dearborn Heights has named Officer Hamze Younis as the 2022 Dearborn Heights Police Department’s Officer of the Year.

Employees and patrons of the Dearborn Heights library system joined forces to honor former library employees that have passed away.

Nearly a year after being recognized for his dedication to service, now Lieutenant Roger Chapman, is named the 2021 firefighter of the year.

The city of Dearborn Heights has finally completed a long overdue renovation of its city council chambers, now called “Studio B.”

The city of Dearborn Heights is planning city wide sweeps to address blight and ordinance enforcement throughout both ends of the city.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that Dearborn Heights libraries is a finalist for a medal in service.

The city of Dearborn Heights Parks and Recreation department hosted a successful Easter “Marshmallow Drop" and hope to continue the event for years to come.

In an effort to identify specific problem areas of the Ecorse Creek, the city partnered with Wade Trim to perform an aerial survey of the area.

Attorney General Dana Nessel paid a visit to the Crestwood School District to learn about its approach to restorative practices in the district.

With the first week of its service contract under its belt, the city said they are impressed with the service from Priority Waste already.

The city of Dearborn Heights has received a check for $1.675 million in federal aid to mitigate flooding along the Ecorse Creek.

The city of Dearborn Heights has finally announced a start date for its new trash, recycling, and yard waste hauler, Priority Waste.

The city of Dearborn Heights announced in a Facebook post that due to a breach in contract, the Warren Valley Golf Course is temporarily closed.

The city of Dearborn Heights is continuing its efforts to mitigate flooding by demolishing flood-prone homes along the Ecorse creek corridor.

The city of Dearborn Heights is continuing its efforts to mitigate flooding by demolishing flood-prone homes along the Ecorse creek corridor.

City officials have negotiated new street light replacement and maintenance arrangements with DTE in a three phase plan saving the city nearly $280,000.

Despite deaths, COVID and flooding, Arab Americans made history in 2021 elections by garnering for the first time three mayoral seats in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck. Once Baydoun was appointed, the Council voted on a selection of five mayoral candidates and then-Councilman Bill Bazzi was appointed as the first Arab American mayor of Dearborn Heights. Local Arab American Muslim in command of U.S. naval shipDearborn native Houssain “Sam” Sareini became one of the first Arab American Muslims to command a U.S. Historic primaries: Arab Americans lead in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck mayoral racesIn the August primary election, there was a record voter turnout in Dearborn and Arab Americans led Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck in the mayoral races in each city. Arab Americans made history on November 2Arab Americans made history on Nov. 2 as Dearborn residents elected State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud as the first Arab American Muslim mayor.

With the winter season finally making its appearance, Mayor Bill Bazzi is encouraging residents to take extra cautions to stay safe.

DEARBORN - Dearborn’s newly elected, first Arab American Mayor Abdullah Hammoud began his duties on Monday, Jan 3 at the Dearborn Administrative Center.

Residents looking to get their COVID-19 vaccines, their COVID-19 boosters, and flu vaccines will have a chance to do so this week.

With the holiday season in full swing, Mayor Bill Bazzi handed Santa the key to the city during its annual tree lighting ceremony.

After months of complaints by residents regarding the service received by GFL, the city council has decided on a new trash hauler.

With partial and full terms for city council and clerk, a full term for treasurer, and proposals on the ballot this year, the results are in for all but one

Current Mayor Bill Bazzi has beat challenger Council Chairwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell and will continue being mayor for the partial and full terms.

This year, it is refreshing to see so many qualified Arab American men and women seeking public office, especially in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck. These candidates hail from more than one national origin, including several Yemeni American candidates in Dearborn as well as Lebanese and Iraqis. This year is also special as it may usher in the first elected Arab American mayors in Dearborn, Dearborn Heights and Hamtramck. If he succeeds, he will be the first elected Arab American mayor of that city. The Arab American News encourages everyone to turn out and select qualified candidates if they want to see a change.

The Arab American News is endorsing three candidates for city council, one for mayor, and one for treasurer for the fast approaching election on Nov. 2.

Wayne County has joined forces with the city of Dearborn Heights for “Phase One” of the city's plan for the Ecorse Creek cleanup

Wayne County has joined forces with the city of Dearborn Heights for “Phase One” of the city's plan for the Ecorse Creek cleanup

With the general elections fast approaching, some residents may not know what is on the ballot for their precinct aside from the candidates.

Mayor Bill Bazzi and his administration announced their ideas for flood mitigation and the Ecorse Creek during a recent town hall meeting.

The city of Dearborn Heights is gearing up for the second annual U.S. Marine Corps Challenge hosted by Mayor and retired Marine Bill Bazzi.

With residents becoming increasingly frustrated over the service being provided by GFL, the city is stepping into action to get the trash taken care of.

Mayor Bill Bazzi has recently been accused of faking his military service, his name, and using his military uniform for political gain.

After nearly a month of back and forth, tension filled meetings, and allegations, Mayor Bill Bazzi is addressing the water bill debacle in detail.

The city has announced they are nearing the final steps in demolishing another four homes in the flood zone and have applied for a grant for 16 more homes.

Despite the city being flooded numerous times since June, Dearborn Heights has welcomed a new Department of Public Works (DPW) director.

During a nearly four hour long city council meeting on Tuesday night, tensions flared and after several disturbances, one resident filed a police report

With the only item on the ballot being the narrowing of the mayor candidates down to two, voter turnout at the polls has been low so far.

With partial and full terms on the ballot for the 2021 elections, only the mayor’s position is expected to be up for election during the August 3 primary.

Having been elected as mayor in 2007, Bill Wild is looking to continue serving as the city’s longest serving mayor by running for a fourth term.

Following heavy rainfall on Friday, July 16, at least 75 residents reported flooding to their homes to the mayor’s office.

For the people living in the city of Dearborn Heights, it feels like a wound is re-opened every time it rains.

DEARBORN – On Tuesday, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) announced endorsements for the local 2021 primary elections.

With residents in both cities still reeling from the damage caused by the recent storms, city leaders are trying to get help from the federal government.

Following a third devastating flood in less than a decade hitting Dearborn Heights, Mayor Bill Bazzi said he will do whatever he can to help.