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George Darany to Seek Third Term as State Representative

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DEARBORN, Michigan – State Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) announced his plans to run for re-election as state Representative for Michigan’s 15th House District to a room full of more than 100 supporters at his annual spring celebration in Dearborn Tuesday night. Darany reinforced his commitment to continue his efforts on strengthening the … [Read more...]

19th District Court Announces Amnesty Program

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Dearborn, MI - The 19th District Court (City of Dearborn) announces this year’s amnesty program for unpaid civil infraction tickets.  This is an opportunity for individuals to settle their old debts with the court and for the court to clear up a backlog of files without additional collection costs. The program starts on Monday, April 7, 2014 and will end … [Read more...]

Tony Guerriero Announces Candidacy for 19th District Court

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DEARORN, Michigan - The Committee to Elect Tony Guerriero for  Dearborn Judge is pleased to announce that Tony  Guerriero is a candidate for the position of Dearborn’s 19th District Court Judge this fall.  Tony was raised in Dearborn’s south end on Salina Street. He is first-generation Italian-American, son of Antonio Guerriero, a Ford Motor Company … [Read more...]

Dearborn Public Service Days Begin on April 7

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DEARBORN, Michigan. – In order for Dearborn to keep streets clean and maintain high neighborhood standards, the City will begin the new season of Public Service Days the week of April 7, 2014. Parking rules will be enforced. Residents are required to keep parked vehicles off neighborhood streets 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on their trash days, which are also Public … [Read more...]

City sets schedule of budget discussions – Public Invited

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Residents interested in following the discussion on the City of Dearborn’s proposed Fiscal Year 2015 budget can review the following schedule. The schedule is subject to change, and will be updated if necessary on the City of Dearborn transparency in local government page. Important dates include the public hearing on the budget, which … [Read more...]

Dearborn’s New Garage Ordinance in Effect – as of March 4th

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DEARBORN, Michigan – The City of Dearborn, with an eye on public safety and the preservation of appealing neighborhoods, on March 4 adopted a new ordinance clarifying the legal use of residential garages. The new law slightly expands the potential uses of garages over the city’s previous ordinance, but still states that the primary purpose is to provide … [Read more...]

Is FATCA Forcing People to Give Up Their U.S. Citizenship?

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Starting in 2014, foreign financial institutions will have to tell the IRS about income of more than $100,000 accruing to American clients (or businesses owned by Americans of more than 15%), and they'll have to withhold American income tax as appropriate. If they fail, they could face up to 30% withholding tax on payment from the U.S. … [Read more...]

Rep. George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) on EAA Expansion

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LANSING, Michigan - On Thursday, Representative George T. Darany released the following statement regarding House Bill 4369 which involves the expansion of the Education Achievement Authority. "Today on the House floor I testified on behalf of the thousands of students across the state of Michigan who have had their futures put at risk with the … [Read more...]

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