Politics & Government
Dearborn City Plan Commission Seeks New Members
Residents are invited to apply to fill two vacant commissioner spots.
UPDATE, Jan. 20: The vacant positions on the Dearborn City Plan Commission have been filled.
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The Dearborn City Plan Commission is seeking applicants from people interested in serving on the voluntary board, which assists in making recommendations to the City Council on zoning, regulations governing the platting of land, preparing the master plan, proposals for opening or vacating streets and alleys, and long range plans for capital improvements and capital expenditures.
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City residency is required to serve on the commission. Commissioners cannot be current city employees.
The commissioners serve a three-year term without compensation. Meetings are typically on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at . Commissioners are appointed by the mayor.
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City Councilman Robert Abraham encouraged residents who are interested in planning the city's future to apply.
"As a councilman, I hear many of the issues and complaints about developments and the direction of the city; this is a great opportunity for a few people to make a significant impact on the future of Dearborn," he said in a statement. "I would hope the people of Dearborn would participate in the process to be part of the solution for Dearborn's future."
People interested in applying for the two vacancies should contact the Mayor’s Office to request an application. For more information, visit the City Plan Office website at www.cityofdearborn.org/government/city-services/city-planning or contact the Mayor’s Office at 313-943-2300.
