Politics & Government

Dearborn City Clerk Candidate Says New Direction Needed with Budget

Dearborn Patch will profile candidates running for office in the Aug. 6 city primary.

There are three candidates running for Dearborn City Clerk in the Aug. 6 primary election. Patch.com contacted all three candidates to find out what issues are important to their campaigns.

Today we feature Khalil Dakhlallah.

Candidate: Khalil Dakhlallah

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Office sought: City clerk

Occupation: Educator 

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Education: Bachelor's in Business Administration

Family: Married with four adult children. 

Previous elected office: None

Current public service: Dearborn Public Schools student liaison; city of Dearborn Recreation Department park ranger; officer at the 19th District Court.

What are two key issues in Dearborn?

Two key issues in the city is the problem with the budget and loss of revenue, as well as loss of businesses within the downtown district.

How will you address these issues?

I will make sure the loose ends of the city are being tied together. As city clerk, I will make sure to approach these situations with high importance, and make sure that the contracts, and records are top notch.


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