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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.

Public Services

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.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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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