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Dearborn Heights council sends charter revision question and nine‑member charter commission to Nov. 3 ballot
Summary
The Dearborn Heights City Council voted March 24 to place a question on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot asking voters whether to authorize a general revision of the city charter and, if approved, to elect a nine‑member charter commission. The resolution sets July 21, 2026 as the petition deadline in the draft language and leaves final charter text to a future commission.
The Dearborn Heights City Council voted March 24 to ask residents whether the city should undertake a general revision of its charter and to elect a nine‑member charter commission if voters approve.
"Our charter was established in 1963," Councilwoman Nancy Brier said during debate. "I think it’s about time now to have a new charter." The voice‑vote motion carried after extended discussion of timing and process.
The resolution, introduced by Council Chair Hassan Ahmad, would submit the question "Shall there be a general…
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