February 5th, 20220DEARBORN HEIGHTS — For the first time in its history, the city will have a police commissioner overseeing the operations of the police department.
Dr. Joseph E. Thomas, Jr. was appointed to the role on a six month basis by Mayor Bill Bazzi to oversee all administrative operations and strategic planning for the department.
“I...
February 2nd, 20220DEARBORN HEIGHTS — City officials have negotiated new street light replacement and maintenance arrangements with DTE in a three-phase plan.
The program will replace a majority of the city’s lights while saving nearly $280,000.
The first phase of the plan calls for the replacement of nearly all of the outdated mercury-vapor and...
January 28th, 20220DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After Dearborn Heights' District 7 School Board Trustee Mandy Diroff resigned suddenly earlier this month, the school board worked quickly to fill her seat.
Four people interviewed for the position: Rachel LaPointe, a parent and former City Council candidate; Leslie Windless, a community activist and member of...
January 20th, 20220DEARBORN HEIGHTS/WESTLAND — In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, both Dearborn Heights and Westland hosted walks of service.
In Westland, the city hosted its 21st annual march in honor of Dr. King.
“We usually see about 200 people each year,” Mayor Bill Wild said. “We have a commitment to having a welcoming city...
January 19th, 20220DEARBORN HEIGHTS — City officials are joining other Southeastern Michigan authorities in warning against flushing “flushable” cleansing wipes into sewers.
The “flushable” cleansing wipes most commonly used for cleaning and hygienic purposes do not actually decompose as they are flushed down toilets and make their way into...
January 5th, 20220DEARBORN HEIGHTS - With the winter season finally making its appearance, Mayor Bill Bazzi is encouraging residents to take extra caution.
“We hope everyone takes the appropriate cautions and exercises some good common sense,” Bazzi said. “So far, we have been fortunate with only limited snowfall and only a couple of spells of...
December 20th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Residents looking to get their COVID-19 vaccines, their COVID-19 boosters and flu vaccines will have a chance to do so this week.
Dearborn Heights residents and residents of surrounding communities are invited to take advantage of a free vaccination clinic on Dec. 23 at the Dearborn Heights Berwyn Senior...
December 11th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With the holiday season in full swing, Mayor Bill Bazzi handed Santa the key to the city during its annual tree lighting ceremony.
It was the first year Bazzi participated in the event as mayor and not as a City Councilman.
“I wanted this year to be a joyous and memorable experience for our residents,...
November 18th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After months of complaints by residents regarding the service received by GFL, the city council has decided on a new trash hauler.
Green For Life Environment (GFL), a Southfield based company, was first awarded in 2016, despite being more expensive than other bids.
Shortly after the June floods that resulted...
October 27th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Wayne County has joined forces with the city of Dearborn Heights for “Phase One” of the Ecorse Creek cleanup.
On Oct. 23, teams removed loads of debris and log jams from sections of Ecorse Creek near Swapka Park.
The event started with opening remarks from Mayor Bill Bazzi, Wayne County Executive Warren C....
October 9th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Bill Bazzi and his administration announced their ideas for flood mitigation during a recent town hall meeting.
The meeting was held at the First Assembly of God and included City Engineer Ali Dib and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) to discuss the infrastructure and Ecorse Creek flooding issues.
Dib...
October 7th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city of Dearborn Heights is gearing up for the second annual U.S. Marine Corps Challenge hosted by Mayor Bill Bazzi.
The challenge has teams from local high schools joining Marines and the Dearborn Heights Fire Department to compete in a unique team fitness event.
On Saturday, Oct. 9, teams will converge...
September 29th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With residents becoming increasingly frustrated over the service being provided by GFL, the city is stepping into action.
Ever since the June flooding that impacted more than 1,500 residents, GFL has not been performing well and some residents have even reported it taking days or even weeks for their yard waste,...
September 12th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Bill Bazzi has recently been accused of faking his military service, his name and using his military uniform for political gain.
Bazzi served four years in the Marine Corps and 17 years as a reserve officer before retiring in 2016 as a gunnery sergeant.
The allegations came forward at the Aug. 24 City...
September 10th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After nearly a month of back-and-forth, tension-filled meetings and allegations, Mayor Bill Bazzi is addressing the water bill debacle in detail.
Council Chairwoman Denise Malinowski-Maxwell alleged that Bazzi had written off more than $30,000 worth of water bills for the Bellagio Banquet and Conference Center on...
August 21st, 20211DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The city has announced it is nearing the final steps in demolishing another four homes in the flood zone.
The homes are near the Ecorse Creek flood zone, which will soon become green space to help absorb some of the Ecorse Creek’s overflow.
The homes are being purchased with funds provided through the...
August 19th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Despite the city being flooded numerous times since June, Dearborn Heights has welcomed a new Department of Public Works (DPW) director.
Bob Conrad, who grew up in Fraser and has lived in Wayne County all his life, started with the city on July 1.
He graduated from Lawrence Tech in 1986 with a construction...
August 14th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — During a nearly four-hour long City Council meeting on Tuesday night, tensions flared and after several disturbances, one resident filed a police report.
The tensions began when Mayor Bill Bazzi mentioned that he had requested a closed session to discuss a few items, which were continually denied by Council...
July 23rd, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Following heavy rainfall on Friday, July 16, at least 75 residents reported flooding in their homes to the mayor’s office.
The second round of flooding came just one day after President Biden announced a national disaster for the June flooding that devastated more than 12,000 homes in Dearborn and more than...
July 15th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Near the end of an almost three-hour meeting, one City Councilman spoke up to change the rules a little bit.
Nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall devastated the city by causing flooding and sewer backup in many homes, Councilman Mo Baydoun said there is still debris sitting on curbsides.
“There is still...
July 8th, 20211DEARBORN/HEIGHTS — 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.
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) visited with local leaders in Dearborn on July 8 to assess the damages from the storms that...
July 2nd, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Following a third devastating flood in less than a decade, Mayor Bill Bazzi said he will do whatever he can to help.
During a special Council meeting scheduled on Monday to address Act 345 funding, Clerk Lynne Senia mentioned that every time it rains, she has to cover the clerk’s office in plastic due to the...
June 25th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — With first responders giving their time and dedication to the Dearborn COVID-19 vaccine clinic, one Dearborn Heights firefighter went above and beyond.
From the time the clinic opened in March until it closed in May, Dearborn Heights Firefighter Roger Chapman volunteered 170 hours to help vaccinate approximately...
June 25th, 20212DEARBORN HEIGHTS — For weeks, GFL, the city’s contract waste hauler, has been receiving negative feedback and now Mayor Bill Bazzi is telling them to get it right, or else.
Over the last few weeks residents have taken to social media and City Council meetings to report missed pick-ups and poor customer service from GFL and even...
May 22nd, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Friends of Mayor Bill Bazzi helped him kick off his mayoral campaign by hosting a special event fundraiser in his honor.
Nasser Beydoun, chairman of the American Arab Civil Rights League (ACRL), hosted the intimate gathering at the Bellagio Banquet Center in Dearborn Heights.
“When you pick an elected leader...
April 23rd, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — After nearly a decade of support, the Dearborn Heights Fire Department is being recognized for its support of the Salvation Army.
The department first started working with the Salvation Army in 2012 when firefighters began ringing bells for the annual Red Kettle Campaign and have been volunteering every year...
April 21st, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Local middle and high school robotics and engineering clubs, teams and other students interested are invited to a Robotics & Mechanical Engineering Fest.
The event is free on Friday, April 23 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Hype Athletics at 23302 West Warren.
The event is a cooperative effort between the city...
April 17th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Even more changes have been made in City Hall over recent weeks, including a new comptroller and a new ordinance and animal control director.
After the sudden departure of former comptroller Chuck Bonza, Mayor Bill Bazzi appointed Badri Jawad to the role.
Jawad graduated from Fordson High School and has a...