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Robert is a lifelong resident of Dearborn. He graduated from Fordson High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Hillsdale College. He has three grown children and has served on community boards including the Henry Ford College Foundation Board of Directors and the Fordson High School Varsity Alumni Club Board of Directors

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Robert currently works as chief financial officer for a privately held group of companies. He previously served as president and chief executive officer of General Filters, Inc., as chief financial officer of Virginia Tile Company, Allied Metals Corp., and other manufacturing and distribution firms, and as owner of Robert A. Abraham & Associates, CPA PC. He also worked as an auditor for KPMG

Robert has served on the Dearborn City Council for more than 20 years and is seeking his sixth term in office.

Believes enhancing economic growth will increase residential property values and encourage desirable development.

- Believes enhancing economic growth will increase residential property values and encourage desirable development.

Economy

Believes in improving housing stock, increasing property values, and addressing homeowner needs through targeted resources and funding for neighborhoods and residential services.

- Believes in improving housing stock, increasing property values, and addressing homeowner needs through targeted resources and funding for neighborhoods and residential services.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports maintaining high staffing levels for police and fire departments.

- Supports maintaining high staffing levels for police and fire departments.

Public Safety

As of August 11, 2025, Robert A. Abraham did not have a website or any information online.

Healthcare

Supports funding for recreation activities, including pools, parks, the animal shelter, senior living, veterans' programs, the museum, and libraries.

- Supports funding for recreation activities, including pools, parks, the animal shelter, senior living, veterans' programs, the museum, and libraries.

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Energy & the Environment

Supports upgrading Dearborn's sewer system to reduce flooding risk, citing climate change and urban development impacts.

- Supports upgrading Dearborn's sewer system to reduce flooding risk, citing climate change and urban development impacts.

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Robert A. Abraham

Robert Abraham is a third-generation resident of Dearborn. He has a bachelor of arts in accounting with a concentration in computer science from Hillsdale College. He is a proud product of Dearborn Public Schools and a graduate of Fordson High School. He has three grown children, Brandon, Jared, and Mary Kate.

Robert is a financial executive. He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for one of the industry leading manufacturers in North America. He previously owned a business in Dearborn. 

Robert is currently a member of the Dearborn City Council. He was first elected in 2002 and has served four terms. He is running for a fifth term.

Supports upgrading and maintaining the Dearborn sewer system.

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Ahmad is a lifelong Dearborn resident. He has an associate degree in electrical and computer engineering from Henry Ford College.

Ahmad currently works as sales and marketing manager at Kareem Mart Inc. He previously worked as a store supervisor and produce clerk at Sanaa Mart, as a substitute teacher with Edustaff, and as a sales lead and representative at 2313 Inc.

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Ahmad Othman is running for Dearborn City Council Member. This is his first entry into politics.

As of August 11, 2025, Ahmad Othmann did not have a website or any information online.

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Devon O'Reilly is a lifelong resident of Dearborn. He graduated from Henry Ford Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Michigan. He and his wife Melissa live in Dearborn with their daughter.

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Devon currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Fair Lane: Home of Clara and Henry Ford. He previously worked as senior director of community engagement and leadership development at the Detroit Regional Chamber. He also worked with Michigan Works on economic development and hiring needs, with the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance on marketing and projects, and as founder of Reborn magazine in Dearborn.

Devon’s campaign for Dearborn City Council is his first run for public office.

Plans to strengthen partnerships with Ford Motor Company and identify new businesses to start, grow, and hire in Dearborn.

Supports funding and grant programs to help small businesses grow.

- Plans to strengthen partnerships with Ford Motor Company and identify new businesses to start, grow, and hire in Dearborn.
- Supports funding and grant programs to help small businesses grow.

As of August 11, 2025, Devon O'Reilly’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Devon O'Reilly

Devon O'Reilly is from Dearborn, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from the University of Michigan Dearborn. He lives with his wife, Melissa, and their daughter, Madison, in Dearborn.

Devon O'Reilly is currently vice-chair of the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority. 

As of August 11, 2025, Devon O'reilly did not have a website or any information online.

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Gary Enos is a longtime resident of Dearborn, where he attended Dearborn Public Schools and Edsel Ford High School. He studied liberal arts at Henry Ford College before transferring to Eastern Michigan University for courses in business and education. He lives in Dearborn with his family.

Gary is a business owner. He co-owns Falls Sports Lounge in Dearborn, where he has worked since 1995. He takes care of the business side of things, and also cooks and tends bar at the Lounge.

Gary is a current member of the Dearborn City Council. He was appointed in 2023 to fill a vacancy after he had finished runner-up in the previous election.

Believes there is a "lack of fairness" and support for businesses, hindering growth and a healthy tax base in Dearborn.

- Believes there is a "lack of fairness" and support for businesses, hindering growth and a healthy tax base in Dearborn.

As of August 11, 2025, Gary A. Enos did not have a website or any information online.

Gary A. Enos

Gary Enos has been a Dearborn resident since 1976 and attended Dearborn Public Schools where he participated in team sports at Edsel Ford as did his two brothers Lorne and Dan. He is the proud father of son Sean, who also attended Dearborn Public Schools, participated in the football program at Edsel Ford, and is currently attending Henry Ford College. He began his education at HFC (then called Henry Ford Community College), where he completed coursework in liberal arts and transferred to Eastern Michigan University, where he took courses in business and education. HFC is a family tradition for Enos. His father, Robert Enos, played baseball at HFC. His mother, Marianna Enos, is an alumna of HFC's renowned nursing program and is still a practicing nurse after nearly 50 years, having worked for what is now Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn for 47 years. His older brother, Loren, attended HFC. His son, Sean, is currently working on his HFC associate degree in liberal arts.

Gary A. Enos's campaign for Dearborn City Council Member is his first entry into politics. He began his first term in January 2023 and will serve a two-year term.

Kamal Alsawafy is a lifelong Dearborn resident. He has a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in global supply chain management from Wayne State University and a bachelor of arts in pre-business law and supply chain management from the University of Michigan - Dearborn.

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Kamal is a small business development manager at Wayne County, where he has worked to oversee the attraction and expansion of businesses. He previously worked as a logistics engineer at Chrysler Automotive and served as a lieutenant and platoon leader in the National Guard's 837th Engineering Battalion. He also has experience with several start-up companies.

Kamal is currently a member of the Dearborn City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Supports reducing bureaucratic obstacles for small businesses in Dearborn.

- Supports reducing bureaucratic obstacles for small businesses in Dearborn.

Believes high property taxes and population decline are the most important issues facing Dearborn.

- Believes high property taxes and population decline are the most important issues facing Dearborn.

Promises to prioritize public safety by ensuring front-line workers are well funded, trained, and staffed.

- Promises to prioritize public safety by ensuring front-line workers are well funded, trained, and staffed.

Supports addressing public health issues such as air quality and pollution.

- Supports addressing public health issues such as air quality and pollution.

Plans to improve infrastructure, accessibility, and cleanliness of city parks and green spaces.

Plans to support senior citizens by expanding recreational programming and providing amenities within city-managed senior homes.

- Plans to improve infrastructure, accessibility, and cleanliness of city parks and green spaces.
- Plans to support senior citizens by expanding recreational programming and providing amenities within city-managed senior homes.

Supports addressing climate change through carbon neutrality, investing in renewable energy, and updating the climate action plan.

- Supports addressing climate change through carbon neutrality, investing in renewable energy, and updating the climate action plan.

Supports infrastructural improvements, including water retention basins.

- Supports infrastructural improvements, including water retention basins.

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Plans to improve infrastructure, accessibility, and cleanliness of parks and green spaces.

Ken Paris is a long-time resident of Dearborn. He attended Dearborn Public Schools, earned an associate degree in criminal justice from Henry Ford Community College, and completed the School of Police Staff and Command program at Eastern Michigan University. He and his wife Jamie have been married for over 40 years and have two grandchildren.

Ken previously worked as a corporate security specialist at AAA Michigan. He also served with the University of Michigan–Dearborn Department of Public Safety for 12 years, including as interim chief and director of public safety and as police lieutenant in charge of operations. Before that, he spent 27 years with the Dearborn Police Department, holding positions from patrolman to executive lieutenant. He also worked as an assistant instructor at Schoolcraft College’s Regional Police Academy.

Ken currently serves as a member of the Dearborn City Council. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. He previously ran for the same office in 2017 but did not win.

Believes finding the right balance between spending, resources, and taxation is challenging, but has worked hard to communicate and collaborate with the Council, Mayor, and Administration to develop a fiscally responsible budget.

- Believes finding the right balance between spending, resources, and taxation is challenging, but has worked hard to communicate and collaborate with the Council, Mayor, and Administration to develop a fiscally responsible budget.

Supports ordinance education and enforcement, historic preservation, and regulating short-term and long-term rentals to maintain neighborhood quality.

- Believes high property taxes and population decline are the most important issues facing Dearborn.
- Supports ordinance education and enforcement, historic preservation, and regulating short-term and long-term rentals to maintain neighborhood quality.

Said, "We need to ensure adequate staffing for police, fire and dispatchers, and provide excellent training, equipment, pay and benefits to attract and retain qualified candidates to serve in these positions."

Supports adequate staffing, training, and compensation for police, fire, and dispatch to ensure community safety.

Advocates traffic safety enforcement and crime suppression measures to improve neighborhood safety.

- Supports adequate staffing, training, and compensation for police, fire, and dispatch to ensure community safety.
- Advocates traffic safety enforcement and crime suppression measures to improve neighborhood safety.

Believes the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for improved public health education and services in Dearborn.

- Believes the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for improved public health education and services in Dearborn.

Supports reversing cuts to senior and disabled assistance, youth recreation, city infrastructure, and accessible healthcare.

Supports improving basic city services including trash and leaf collection, vector control, and stricter enforcement of ordinances.

- Supports reversing cuts to senior and disabled assistance, youth recreation, city infrastructure, and accessible healthcare.
- Supports improving basic city services including trash and leaf collection, vector control, and stricter enforcement of ordinances.

Supports a commitment to carbon neutrality and investing in renewable energy.

- Supports a commitment to carbon neutrality and investing in renewable energy.

Supports an independent investigation into the June 26th flooding crisis and believes it requires collaboration from local, state, and federal resources to resolve.

- Supports an independent investigation into the June 26th flooding crisis and believes it requires collaboration from local, state, and federal resources to resolve.

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Ken Paris

Ken Paris is a long-time resident of Dearborn. He attended Dearborn Public Schools, Henry Ford College, and the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He has a bachelor of arts in criminal justice from Henry Ford College and is a graduate of the EMU School of Police Staff and Command program. He and his wife Jamie have been married for over 40 years and have two grandchildren.

Ken is a law enforcement officer. He served 27 years with the Dearborn Police Department and another 12 years with the University of Michigan-Dearborn Department of Public Safety, including command positions. He also served on the Dearborn Traffic Commission.

Ken previously ran for Dearborn City Council in 2016 but did not win.

Opposes defunding or reallocating police funding.

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Mark is a firefighter and captain at the Dearborn Fire Department. He has been with the department for 27 years.

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Mark Andrew's campaign for Dearborn City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 11, 2025, Mark Andrew did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael is a lifelong resident of Dearborn. He graduated from Fordson High School in 1990, earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology from the University of Michigan–Dearborn, and received a law degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. He and his wife have five children.

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Michael currently works as a sales consultant at Taylor Ford and operates his own law practice, Sareini Law PLLC. He previously worked for more than two decades as a sales consultant at Jorgensen Ford Sales.

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Michael currently serves as a member of the Dearborn City Council and is the council president. He was first elected in 2014 and is serving his third term.

As of August 11, 2025, Michael T. Sareini’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Michael T. Sareini

Michael T. Sareini is from Dearborn, Michigan. He has a law degree from the Thomas L. Cooley School of Law. He lives with his wife and five children.

Michael is currently the president of the Dearborn City Council. He was first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2017. 

As of August 11, 2025, Michael T. Sareini did not have a website or any information online.

As city council member, advocated for the residents of Dearborn.

Mohammed Shagera's campaign for Dearborn City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 11, 2025, Mohammed Shagera did not have a website or any information online.

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Mubarek Ahmed is a lifelong resident of Dearborn. He attended Fordson High School and is studying at Henry Ford College. He lives in Dearborn, Michigan.

Mubarek is a business owner and serves in the U.S. Merchant Marine.

Mubarek's campaign for Dearborn City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 11, 2025, Mubarek Ahmed did not have a website or any information online.

Advocates addressing deteriorating road conditions and prioritizing long-delayed repairs.

- Advocates addressing deteriorating road conditions and prioritizing long-delayed repairs.

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Mubarek Ahmed's campaign for Dearborn City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

Mustapha Hammoud was born and raised in Dearborn. He attended Dearborn Public Schools and later graduated from the University of Michigan–Dearborn with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He is a member of the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) and volunteers with the Ford Volunteer Corps.

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Mustapha currently works as an industrialization engineer at Ford Motor Company. He previously served as a program control engineer and as a product development engineer through the Ford College Graduate program. He earlier held roles as a co-op engineer, engineering intern, and research intern at Ford.

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Mustapha is currently a member of the Dearborn City Council. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

Supports redevelopment of vacant commercial properties through zoning changes and reduced restrictions.

Strengthened collaboration with Ford Motor Company and University of Michigan–Dearborn to align city infrastructure goals with innovation and campus planning.

- Supports reducing taxes.
- Supports redevelopment of vacant commercial properties through zoning changes and reduced restrictions.
- Strengthened collaboration with Ford Motor Company and University of Michigan–Dearborn to align city infrastructure goals with innovation and campus planning.

Supports renewable energy initiatives for residents and businesses.

- Supports renewable energy initiatives for residents and businesses.

Supports investment in real-time policing technology to reduce emergency response times.

- Supports investment in real-time policing technology to reduce emergency response times.

Supports data-driven, evidence-based practices in managing crises like mental health, substance addiction, and COVID-19.

- Supports data-driven, evidence-based practices in managing crises like mental health, substance addiction, and COVID-19.

As a city council member, supported requiring Arabic translation for ballots and election materials.

As of August 11, 2025, Mustapha Hammoud’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports expanding recycling programs and making Dearborn more pedestrian and transit-friendly.

Supports transitioning city buildings to 100% renewable energy by 2026.

- Supports expanding recycling programs and making Dearborn more pedestrian and transit-friendly.
- Supports transitioning city buildings to 100% renewable energy by 2026.

Advocates major investment in flood prevention and modernized water infrastructure.

- Advocates major investment in flood prevention and modernized water infrastructure.

Mustapha Hammoud

Mustapha is a program control engineer at Ford Motor Company, where he has worked since 2011. 

Mustapha is currently a member of the Dearborn City Council. He was elected in 2021 and this is his first term.

Othman Ali Alaansi is a lifelong resident of Dearborn. He graduated from Fordson High School, earned an associate degree in computer science from Henry Ford College, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Michigan–Dearborn. He has been active in community service through local Islamic institutions, including the Islamic Center of Detroit, Masjid Al-Huda, and the American Moslem Society.

Othman currently works as a QA automation engineer at Infinite Electronics. He previously worked as a software developer at General Motors and as a pharmacy technician at BioMed Specialty Pharmacy. He has also held roles at the University of Michigan–Dearborn, Henry Ford College, and Henry Ford Village.

Othman's campaign for Dearborn City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 11, 2025, Othman Ali Alaansi’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports investing in police, firefighters, and first responders to ensure they have the latest training, tools, and technology.

Supports effective community policing and patrols by promoting strategies that put officers in touch with the neighborhoods they serve, increasing foot and bike patrols.

Supports youth engagement and prevention programs that provide positive outlets and mentorship for Dearborn's young people.

Wants to improve street lighting and enforce blight laws to maintain orderly, safe streets.

- Supports investing in police, firefighters, and first responders to ensure they have the latest training, tools, and technology.
- Supports effective community policing and patrols by promoting strategies that put officers in touch with the neighborhoods they serve, increasing foot and bike patrols.
- Supports youth engagement and prevention programs that provide positive outlets and mentorship for Dearborn's young people.
- Wants to improve street lighting and enforce blight laws to maintain orderly, safe streets.

Plans to ensure timely trash pickup, street sweeping, and park maintenance by optimizing city services and holding departments accountable.

Supports organizing neighborhood clean-up days and volunteer drives to foster community involvement.

Supports promoting greater transparency in city finances and involving residents in budgeting decisions.

Supports modernizing city operations to save money and improve services through technology and innovation.

- Plans to ensure timely trash pickup, street sweeping, and park maintenance by optimizing city services and holding departments accountable.
- Supports organizing neighborhood clean-up days and volunteer drives to foster community involvement.
- Supports promoting greater transparency in city finances and involving residents in budgeting decisions.
- Supports modernizing city operations to save money and improve services through technology and innovation.

Othman Ali Alaansi

Othman is a technology professional. He works at Infinite Electronics, where he has been involved in leading teams to improve safety protocols, streamline operations, and implement modern technological solutions to complex problems. He previously worked at General Motors, where he honed his innovative problem-solving and leadership skills.

Othman Ali Alaansi's campaign for Dearborn City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 11, 2025, Othman Ali Alaansi did not have a website or any information online.

Othman Ali Alaansi's campaign for Dearborn City Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

Plans to keep Dearborn's neighborhoods clean, healthy, and livable by enforcing city ordinances against blight and pollution.

Shadi Mawari was born to immigrant parents and moved to Dearborn in 2007. He earned an associate degree in science from Henry Ford College, a bachelor’s degree in public health from Wayne State University, and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan. He lives in Dearborn.

Shadi currently works in healthcare administration at PACE Southeast Michigan. He previously worked as a project coordinator for Detroit’s JumpStart program and has held roles in public health and workforce development.

Shadi’s campaign for Dearborn City Council is his first run for public office

Advocates funding, grants, and initiatives to support small businesses and entrepreneurship.

- Advocates funding, grants, and initiatives to support small businesses and entrepreneurship.

As of August 11, 2025, Shadi Mawari’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to prioritize safety and security measures to ensure peace of mind for all residents.

Advocates stronger enforcement, smarter street redesigns, and community awareness campaigns to address reckless driving.

Supports strategies to address the opioid crisis and mental health challenges.

- Plans to prioritize safety and security measures to ensure peace of mind for all residents.
- Advocates stronger enforcement, smarter street redesigns, and community awareness campaigns to address reckless driving.
- Supports strategies to address the opioid crisis and mental health challenges.

Supports expanding access to wellness resources and championing local health initiatives.

- Supports expanding access to wellness resources and championing local health initiatives.

Supports expanding services and resources to help seniors live independently with dignity.

- Supports expanding services and resources to help seniors live independently with dignity.

Advocates for environmental health policies including cleaner air, safer neighborhoods, and sustainable growth.

- Advocates for environmental health policies including cleaner air, safer neighborhoods, and sustainable growth.

Shadi Mawari

As of August 11, 2025, Shadi Mawari did not have a website or any information online.

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