City Beautiful Commission

The City Beautiful Commission is a multi-member body that consists of members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

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Mission of the Commission

The mission of the City Beautiful Commission is to promote beautification efforts and public interest in the general improvement of the appearance of the City of Dearborn.   

Annual programs include: Residential Standards of Excellence Awards, Business Standards of Excellence Awards, School Clean-Up Parades, and the Dearborn Aglow Holiday Home Decorating Program. 

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Photo: 2024 Dearborn City Beautiful Sustainable Gardens Awards honorees Dick and Linda Vielmo of 21745 Outer Dr pictured with Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud and City Beautiful Commissioners.
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Nominate a Home Today: Sustainable Gardens Awards

The City Beautiful Commission is accepting nominations for the 2025 Dearborn Sustainable Gardens awards through 9 a.m. on Friday, July 25. 

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Recent City Beautiful News
Nominations Sought For Dearborn Sustainable Gardens Awards Through July 25

Published July 16, 2025 

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City Beautiful Commission welcomes nominations for annual summer home recognition program by June 18

Published June 2, 2025

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City Beautiful Commission honors decorated homes in Spring Aglow recognition program

Published March 28, 2025

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City Beautiful Commission selects festive displays in 2024 Winter Aglow program

Published Dec. 20, 2024

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City Beautiful Commission honors 18 properties in 2024 Business Standard of Excellence program

Published Nov. 25, 2024

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Dearborn’s City Beautiful Commission announces outstanding seasonal displays in the 2024 Dearborn Aglow Fall Recognition Program

Published Oct. 28, 2024

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Meeting Schedule

City Beautiful Commission meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of each month, except for the months of July, August, and December. 

Commissioners

Rene Ziaja, Chairperson

Reappointed: 06/10/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Ashley Gottfried-Quam, Vice Chairperson

Appointed: 06/11/2024

term Ends: 06/30/2027

Adam Abusalah

Appointed: 04/09/2024

Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Joseph Borrajo

Appointed: 04/09/2024

Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Janet Damian

Reappointed: 06/10/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Chris Draper

Appointed: 03/18/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Kimberly Field

Appointed: 06/10/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Brenda Geiger

Appointed: 06/11/2024

Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Colleen E. Johnson

Appointed: 2022

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Michael Johnson

Appointed: 06/11/2024

Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Patricia Johnson

Reappointed: 06/10/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Melissa Kreger

Appointed: 06/07/2022

Term Ends: 06/30/2026

Mary Ann Lawler

Reappointed: 06/10/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Abdullah Majzoub

Appointed: 03/18/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Kathleen Malone

Appointed: 06/13/2023

Term Ends: 06/30/2026

Marcello Pedini

Appointed: 06/07/2022

Term Ends: 06/30/2025

Janelle Powers

Reappointed: 06/10/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Diane Rebori

Appointed: 04/09/2024

Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Barbara Saleh

Appointed: 06/19/2023

Term Ends: 06/30/2026

Debra Seder

Appointed: 06/11/2024

Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Todd C. Schebor

Reappointed: 06/10/2025

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

Suzanne Urbanski

Appointed: 06/11/2024

Term Ends: 06/30/2027

Rene Ziaja

Term Ends: 06/30/2028

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City Beautiful Commission Meeting Documents