Warren 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 Warren Business District Improvement Authority (WDBIA) meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Dearborn Administrative Center (16901 Michigan Ave). All meetings are open to the public. 

Board of Directors

Ahmad Chebbani (Board Chairperson)

American Arab Chamber

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

Abbas Ammar (Board Vice-Chairperson)

Al Ameer Restaurant 

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

Ali Alhashemi (Board Secretary & Treasurer)

Uppercutz

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

Muaath Al Ghazali

Asal Bee

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

Julie Beth (May) Warthman

Hollingsworth 

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

Lucius Anthony

Wayne County 

Appointed to serve an indefinite term. 

Authority Documents & Materials