Dearborn

Abdullah Hammoud is running for re-election as the mayor of Dearborn. Hammoud was born and raised in Dearborn and now resides there with his wife and their child. He was elected mayor in 2022 and prior to that he served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2017 to 2021. He holds a bachelor of science degree in biology, a master of public health in epidemiology and genetics, and a master of business administration, all from the University of Michigan.

During his time in the state legislature, Hammoud championed various initiatives aimed at safeguarding air quality and public health, improving education, healthcare access, and economic development for the people of Michigan.

As mayor, Hammoud has made historic investments in public parks, instituted public health in all policies, prioritized economic development and public safety, and innovated the way the government delivers services to Dearborn residents. Moving forward his priorities include addressing public health issues with environmentally-focused initiatives, creating real opportunities for everyone to lead healthy, dignified lives, and creating a new STEM science center for children.

Abdullah Hammoud is the most progressive choice for this race.

Due to Almudhegi’s anti-LGBTQ+ stance and conservative connections, we recommend that you vote for Abdullah Hammoud, who is the most progressive choice in this race.

Robert Abraham is running for re-election on Dearborn City Council, where he has served for over 20 years. Growing up he attended Dearborn Public Schools and graduated from Hillsdale College.

Mubarek Ahmed is running for Dearborn City Council. His priorities include making Dearborn cleaner, safer, and more transparent.

Othman Ali Alaansi is running for Dearborn City Council. Alaansi is a lifelong resident of Dearborn, a graduate of the University of Michigan–Dearborn with a bachelor’s in computer science, and works in the tech industry.

He is actively involved with organizations such as the Islamic Center of Detroit, Masjid Al-Huda, and the American Moslem Society, where he has mentored youth, helped organize events, and supported fundraising drives. His priorities include fiscal efficiency, no new taxes, public safety, clean neighborhoods, and youth engagement.

Kamal Alsawafy is running for re-election on Dearborn City Council, where he was first elected in 2021. Alsawafy is a longtime Dearborn resident and attended Dearborn Public Schools.

He currently serves our country as a captain in the Michigan Army National Guard and is a bronze star recipient. He also previously worked as a Wayne County business development manager.

Mark Andrew is running for Dearborn City Council. Andrew has been a firefighter paramedic for Dearborn for nearly 30 years.

His priorities include transparency, accountability, and maintaining and enhancing public safety.

Sharon Dulmage is running for Dearborn City Council. Dulmage has been a resident of Dearborn since 1963 and it is where she and her husband raised their children. She attended Henry Ford College, Detroit College of Business, and Central Michigan University. She is a registered nurse working at PACE, a program that helps provide medical care to low income senior citizens.

Dulmage previously served on the Dearborn Board of Education as a trustee for Henry Ford College and Dearborn Public Schools. She has also served with the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Dearborn Goodfellows, Elks Club and other organizations.

Gary Enos is running for re-election to Dearborn City Council. Enos has been a resident of Dearborn since 1976 and attended Dearborn Public Schools. He has also been a local small business owner of Falls Sports Lounge in Dearborn for over 26 years.

His business hosts and participates in events that raise donations for many local charities. He supports, volunteers, and contributes to the Dearborn Goodfellow’s, Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit, Dearborn Unified Hockey, and is a member of the Dearborn Elks.

Mustpha Hammoud is running for re-election on Dearborn City Council. Hammoud was born and raised in Dearborn and is an electrical engineer who has been working at Ford Motor Company since 2011. He received his degree in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and has been a community activist and volunteer for over a decade.

Hammoud’s priorities include sustainable development and water infrastructure, public safety, fiscal responsibility, better city services, and supporting businesses.

Shadi Mawari is running for Dearborn City Council. Mawari was born to immigrant parents and moved to Dearborn in 2007 and attended Dearborn Public Schools. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Wayne State University, and his Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan, where he also served as the population and health sciences chair for the Public Health Student Assembly.

He currently works in healthcare administration at PACE Southeast Michigan, which is an organization dedicated to helping seniors live independently and avoid nursing home placement. Mawari also volunteers with organizations dedicated to justice and equity.

His priorities include promoting public health, improving public safety, supporting senior citizens, empowering the local economy, increased transparency, and ensuring that every resident has a voice.

Devon O’Reilly is running for Dearborn City Council. O’Reilly is a lifelong resident of Dearborn where he is raising his daughter with his wife. Growing up, he attended St. Alphonsus School and graduated from the Henry Ford Academy charter school. He then graduated from the University of Michigan Dearborn with a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing.

His priorities include fostering innovation to create jobs, strengthening partnerships with Ford Motor Company, and identifying new and exciting businesses to start, grow, and hire in Dearborn.

Ken Paris is running for re-election to Dearborn City Council. Paris is a long-time Dearborn resident who served 39 years with the Dearborn Police Department and the University of Michigan-Dearborn Department of Public Safety. He attended Dearborn Public Schools, Henry Ford College, and graduated from Eastern Michigan University’s School of Police and Staff Command program.

Paris’ priorities include public safety, making neighborhoods attractive to attract and retrain citizens, city services, and senior services.

Michael T. Sareini is running for re-election to Dearborn City Council where he serves as president and has been a member since 2014. Sareini is a lifelong Dearborn resident where he attended Dearborn Public Schools. He also attended Thomas L. Cooley School of Law where he graduated with honors and is a practicing attorney.