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Open Letter to Fellow Dearborn Residents
It would be an honor and a privilege to continue serving the honest, hardworking residents of the City that raised me, as a member of our City Council.
By: Attorney Tarek M. Baydoun, 2013 City Council Candidate
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February 8, 2013
Dear Fellow Residents,
I feel humbled, honored, and privileged to announce that I intend to seek election to the Dearborn City Council this year. I am committed to my family, friends, and the entire Dearborn community. I am a product of this great city, and I was blessed with all of the benefits that Dearborn offered my family and I.
I am the grandson of immigrants who came to Dearborn to seek opportunity, and a better life for their family. My grandfather found that opportunity working at the Dearborn Ford Rouge complex in the 1940’s, and worked there until his retirement and passing. He left behind a widow, my grandmother, and 5 children. My grandmother struggled and worked hard as a seamstress, raising her 5 children in the city’s south end. Those were tough days, and tough times, but my grandmother, my mother, and my aunts and uncles have all done well because they were a part a great community. They had character, and they are part of the Dearborn story. Dearborn is truly a city that America can be proud of. Dearborn represents the hopes and dreams of so many hard-working Americans who believe that through hard work, dedication, and commitment to our family and our neighbors, we can do great things, and maintain a great community.
Because of our history, and the values that were instilled in me by my family and upbringing, I have developed a deep love for the community that raised me. I appreciate the long and tireless hours that were dedicated by our public school teachers who taught myself and others not only the books, but also the values and character that it takes to be a productive citizen, and the responsibility we all have to contribute to our community.
After graduating from Fordson High School, I was delighted at the opportunity to study at the University of Michigan- Dearborn, a world-class institution in our backyard. This opportunity allowed me to study and earn my Bachelor’s degree close to home. I was able to work with so many in the community on worthy causes, and always felt a sense of social responsibility.
After graduating from the University of Michigan, I studied law full time, at the University of Toledo, worked a few jobs and got married. Needless to say this was a trying 3 years for myself and my new wife Noha, who was also a student (and is currently a PhD candidate at Wayne State University). We rented an apartment for 8 months in Dearborn and then bought a house as soon as we could. There was no question in my mind that Dearborn would always be our home, we didn’t even look anywhere else. Since then, God has blessed us with a beautiful daughter Eman, and excellent career opportunities, all of which were a result of the relationships we have had with so many in our community.
Through my work in Government and the private sector, I have developed an understanding of how our City works, and the role it can play, in collaboration with businesses, to improve the lifestyle of our residents. In addition to taking care of our family and careers, my wife Noha and I have always volunteered our time and effort to many local organizations and causes. Our goal has always been to help improve our hometown for our family and all of Dearborn’s families.
As Dearborn decides which 7 individuals to elect in this year’s City Council race, I will work hard to earn the opportunity to serve my fellow residents. I will humbly submit my credentials to the voters. I will propose clear, defined solutions to our challenges, and identify and support policies and strategies that I believe will produce the greatest value for our tax dollars. This will require us to honor our excellent traditions and the great people of our city while also meeting our challenges with innovative solutions and strategies and seeing them through. My goal will always be to help improve Dearborn in every possible way.
I look forward to continuing a conversation with every interested resident through email, phone, social media, and on our website, all of which are in development. In the mean time, please feel free to contact me with thoughts, questions or suggestions by email at BaydounforDearborn@gmail.com or 313-338-8058.
Below is a recent press release sent out, with more information about myself and our campaign…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dearborn attorney and life-long resident Tarek M. Baydoun pulls petitions in bid for 2013 Dearborn City Council race
February 7, 2013
Dearborn- Tarek M. Baydoun, a life-long Dearborn resident and local attorney pulled petitions today in his bid to seek a seat on the Dearborn City Council. Dearborn will elect 7 City Council members, a Mayor, and a City Clerk in 2013. He was joined at the Dearborn City Clerk’s desk by his wife Noha, a life-long Dearborn resident and PhD candidate at Wayne State University, and their daughter Eman, who will be 2 years old in March.
After pulling petitions, Baydoun released the following brief statement: “It would be an honor and a privilege to continue serving the honest, hardworking residents of the City that raised me, as a member of our City Council. I am running because I love Dearborn. I am aware of the challenges our City will face and I am ready, willing and qualified to serve. In the coming months, I will work hard to earn the support of all of Dearborn’s residents. I intend to run a positive, solutions-oriented campaign that will respect Dearborn’s traditions while embracing an even brighter future. I believe it is my responsibility to help keep our City great and provide the greatest possible value to Dearborn’s residents.”
Baydoun attended Dearborn Public Schools, graduating from Fordson High School. Baydoun attained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan- Dearborn and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Toledo College of Law. Baydoun worked for US Congressman John Conyers Jr. as an undergraduate student. Baydoun served as a Community Representative for the Michigan Senate for Senate District 3 from 2006 to 2012, where Baydoun assisted the constituents and officials of Dearborn on State departmental and legislative issues. Baydoun was elected precinct delegate in three different Dearborn precincts consecutively since 2004.
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Baydoun’s current and past affiliations and positions include- Dearborn Board of Realtors- Legislative Affairs Committee member, Golfview Oaks Neighborhood Association member, Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations member, Dearborn Democratic Club Trustee, Obama for America 2008 Field Organizer, Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) Legislative Committee Chair, and ACLU of Michigan- Greater Detroit Chapter Board Member.
Baydoun’s Law practice has focused mainly on the Real Estate and Business practice areas. Baydoun has excelled in structuring and negotiating small and large business deals that have brought jobs and economic activity to Dearborn and the Metro-Detroit region.
Baydoun’s past and current volunteer activities include- Dearborn Youth Football Association (Dearborn Lions) Coach, mentoring students and student groups, annual Thanksgiving Day food drive through ACCESS, voter registration and mobilization, and pro bono legal representation.
In Service,
Tarek M. Baydoun
2013 Dearborn City Council Candidate
BaydounforDearborn@gmail.com
Campaign Phone: 313-338-8058
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