News, Events & Activities

Notice: Medical Marijuana Ordinance Guidance . . .
Several individuals have contacted City officials asking for guidance and assistance in seeking to place a proposed medical marijuana ordinance on the ballot through the initiative process.  Given the City’s roles in the initiative process, it would be inappropriate for City officials to provide the type of guidance and assistance that was requested.  Instead, individuals who are interested in pursuing such an initiative are encouraged to learn about the process on their own and/or with the guidance and assistance of their own attorney.

Dearborn Heights 2020 Water Quality Report is Now Available
Interested in knowing more about the quality of Dearborn Heights' water? The new 2020 Water Quality Report is completed, and available for review.

Click Here for a Copy of the 2020 Dearborn Heights Water Quality CCR Report

Click here to view the Great Lakes Water Authority website.


City Partners with WRAP Program to Assist Residents with Residental Water Usage and Bill Payments
The City of Dearborn Heights has partnered with the Community Action Alliance, which facilitates the WRAP program (Water Residential Assistance Program) - a custom designed service to help residential customers in the Great Lakes Water Authority regions with bill payment assistance, water conservation measures, and navigate resources and WRAP-around supports on a pathway toward self-sufficiency.

The WRAP’s mission is to administer the distribution of WRAP funding to the eligible, low-income customers of the GLWA, with a vision to create a transformative water utility assistance program focusing on bill assistance, conservation and self-sufficiency initiatives.

Click here for more information on the types of assistance the WRAP program provides.


Beware of Telephone Scams!

Recently, several Dearborn Heights residents have received telephone calls from individuals claiming to be IRS agents, informing the residents that they " . . . owe money to the IRS."

The callers try to pressure residents into either providing bank account or credit card, or other personal information to " . . . settle their account." Typically, when residents do not cooperate, the callers get more agressive and threatening. In many instances, the ...residents are threatened with " . . . IRS action" including jail time, foreclosure, bad credit ratings or a host of other threats.

These are scammers who are trying to cheat you out of your money - THEY ARE NOT IRS AGENTS. If you receive one of these calls, SIMPLY HANG UP. The IRS does NOT contact individuals by telephone to collect funds. Giving your credit card or bank account information to any unknown caller who is demanding any type of payment over the phone will almost certainly result in a loss of your money.

JUST HANG UP!

City Council Meetings Now on YouTube
The City of Dearborn Heights City Council meetings are now available for viewing in their entirety on YouTube. The recordings begin with the first meeting of 2015, which was the January 13 meeting. Current meetings will be loaded onto the YouTube system, and will be available 2-3 days following the actual meeting date (due to the amount of time it takes to upload the large files into the YouTube system).
Click here to view the City of Dearborn Heights Council meetings.

Residents Reminded to "Run Their Water" After MainBreaksThe City of Dearborn Heights experiences water main breaks from time to time throughout the city. As repairs are being made, small amounts of rust coloration are often released into the water supply. If you experience this discoloration in your water, simply run your water for a short period (10-15 minutes) until the discoloration dissipates and your water appears clear again. Although not harmful if consumed, laundering white or light-colored fabrics in discolored water could result in rust-colored stains.

Calendar of EventsClick here for a calendar of events taking place around the city

Calendar of Recreation Department Programs and Activities
For a list of current events and activities, click here.