Parks & Recreation Commission

Created in 1943, the Dearborn Recreation & Parks Commission makes recommendations to the Recreation & Parks Department regarding policies, events, activities, and programs and arbitrates any disputes arising from them. Members of the Recreation & Parks Commission are appointed by the Mayor.

The 21-member commission also has stewardship of the Recreation & Parks Department’s three Halls of Fame and hosts the Annual Sports Awards Ceremony—at which new members are inducted—the second Sunday in March. 

Meeting Schedule

Parks & Recreation Commission meetings are typically held monthly. 

 

All meetings begin at 7 p.m. at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center (15801 Michigan Ave) and are open to the public. 

 

Commission Members

Rami Abousaleh

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

Jamal Aljahmi

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

Kate Brady-Medley

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

Walid S. Fidama

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

Steve Durant

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

Warren R. Hartley

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

Cade C. McLogan

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

Elizabeth Murray

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

Sara Platz

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

John Ruselowski

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

Mark A. Schobert

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

John M. Sczomak

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

 

 

Commission Members (Continued)

Johanna Seidel

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

Joseph Siciliano

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

James Siwik

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

Eugene Smith

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

EmmaJean Woodyard

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

Meeting Minutes & Agendas