Dix-Vernor Business District Improvement Authority

The Board shall consist of nine (9) members, including the Mayor or his or her assignee and one representative who shall be designated by the Wayne County Executive. As required by the Act, a majority of the members shall have an ownership or business interest in property located in the development area. At least one (1) of the members shall be a resident of the development area or of a property within a half-mile of any part of the development area. Members shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council.  

Meeting Schedule

The Dix-Vernor Business District Improvement Authority (DVBDIA) meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Dearborn Administrative Center (16901 Michigan Ave). 

 

All meetings are open to the public. 

 

Meetings & Events

Board of Directors

Janet Thompson (Board Chairperson)

President / CEO - Dearborn Village Community Credit Union  

Appointed to a 4-year term ending on Jun. 30, 2025. 

Anthony Rugiero (Board Vice-Chairperson)

Antonio's Cucina and Italian/Roman Village 

Appointed to a 4-year term ending on Jun. 30, 2025. 

Brigitte Fawaz-Anouti (Board Secretary & Treasurer)

ACCESS

Appointed to a 4-year term ending on Jun. 30, 2026. 

Mohamed Saeed Abdullah

City of Dearborn Resident

Appointed to a 4-year term ending on Jun. 30, 2026. 

Mahdi Ali

American Muslim Society 

Appointed to a 4-year term ending on Jun. 30, 2027. 

Imad Asoufy

Asoufy Tax & Immigration Services

Appointed to a 4-year term ending on Jun. 30, 2027. 

Ronald (Ron) Berry

Berry & Son Meats

Appointed to a 4-year term ending on Jun. 30, 2028. 

Lucius Anthony

Wayne County 

Appointed to serve an indefinite term. 

Authority Documents & Materials

Dix-Vernor BDIA Bylaws

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P.A. 57 Reporting Documents

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Dix-Vernor Corridor Report - Michigan State University

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Map of the Dix-Vernor Corridor

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