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

Elizabeth Murray, Chairperson

Appointed: 05/21/2024
Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Sara Platz, Vice Chairperson

Appointed: 05/21/2024
Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Rami Abousaleh

Appointed: 08/23/2022
Term Ends: 06/30/2025

Ameer Aljabiri

Appointed: 07/23/2024
Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Jamal Aljahmi

Appointed: 07/18/2023
Term Ends: 06/30/2026

Kate Brady-Medley

Appointed: 08/23/2022
Term Ends: 06/30/2025

Steve Durant

Appointed: 08/22/2023
Term Ends: 06/30/2026

Walid S. Fidama

Appointed: 07/18/2023
Term Ends: 06/30/2026

Warren R. Hartley

Appointed: 08/22/2022
Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Hassan Kourani

Appointed: 04/22/2025
Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Cade C. McLogan

Appointed: 08/22/2022
Term Ends: 06/30/2025 

John Ruselowski

Appointed: 06/08/2021
Term Ends: 06/30/2027 

Mark A. Schobert

Appointed: 05/21/2024
Term Ends: 06/30/2027 

John M. Sczomak

Appointed: 06/10/2025
Term Ends: 06/30/2028 

Johanna Seidel

Appointed: 07/18/2023
Term Ends: 06/30/2026

Joseph Siciliano

Appointed: 05/21/2024
Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Eugene Smith

Appointed: 05/21/2024
Term Ends: 06/30/2027

EmmaJean Woodyard

Appointed: 07/18/2023
Term Ends: 06/30/2026

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Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Documents