City Beautiful Commission

The City Beautiful Commission is a multi-member body that consists of members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

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Mission of the Commission

The mission of the City Beautiful Commission is to promote beautification efforts and public interest in the general improvement of the appearance of the City of Dearborn.   

Annual programs include: Residential Standards of Excellence Awards, Business Standards of Excellence Awards, School Clean-Up Parades, and the Dearborn Aglow Holiday Home Decorating Program. 

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City Beautiful Commission Awards

Coming Up: Residential Standard of Excellence Awards

The City Beautiful Commission will soon begin accepting nominations for the 2025 Dearborn Residential Standard of Excellence Awards. Please continue to check this webpage for updates. 
Recent City Beautiful News
City Beautiful Commission honors decorated homes in Spring Aglow recognition program

Published March 28, 2025

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City Beautiful Commission selects festive displays in 2024 Winter Aglow program

Published Dec. 20, 2024

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City Beautiful Commission honors 18 properties in 2024 Business Standard of Excellence program

Published Nov. 25, 2024

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Dearborn’s City Beautiful Commission announces outstanding seasonal displays in the 2024 Dearborn Aglow Fall Recognition Program

Published Oct. 28, 2024

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Read more in the City News Archive. 

Meeting Schedule

City Beautiful Commission meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month, except for the months of July, August, and December. 

Meetings & Events

Commissioners

Adam Abusalah

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027. 

Aseel Ammari

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Joseph Borrajo

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027. 

Jackie Cayton

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Janet Damian

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Kimberly Field

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Ashley Gottfried-Quam

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027. 

Bayan Jaber

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Colleen E. Johnson

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Michael Johnson

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027. 

Patricia Johnson

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Commission Members (Continued)

Melissa Kreger

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. 

Mary Ann Lawler

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Kathleen Malone

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. 

Janelle Powers

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Marcello Pedini

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Mohamed Qasim

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. 

Diane Rebori

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027. 

Barbara Saleh

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2026. 

Debra Seder

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2024. 

Todd C. Shebor

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Rene Ziaja

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2025. 

Suzanne Urbanski

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027. 

Brenda Geiger

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027. 

Mary Laundroche

Neighborhood Liaison and Community Relations

Alia Phillips

Director of Community Relations

Commission Members (Continued)

Diane Foley-Dawdy

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2024. 

Suzanne Urbanski

Appointed to a 3-year term ending June 30, 2027. 

City Beautiful Commission Meeting Documents
2025
All Prior Meetings
Ordinance