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

Dearborn Aglow: Winter Program

Dearborn Aglow: Winter is an annual awards program hosted by the City Beautiful Commission to honor homes with outstanding seasonal landscaping and exterior decorations. 

Nominations for the winter awards will be accepted through 12 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. 

Volunteer City Beautiful Commissioners will tour Dearborn neighborhoods to judge holiday and seasonal outdoor displays between Dec. 13 and 16. Residents are encouraged to keep their outdoor decorations lit and their addresses easily visible from the street during this time. 

Honorees will be announced after Dec. 16.

Nominate a Home

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. 

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. 

Cynthia Casillas

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

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. 

Melanie Mily

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

Marcello Pedini

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

Janelle Powers

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. 

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. 

Meeting Minutes & Agendas