Dearborn City Council Meeting originally aired live on October 06, 2026.

The Dearborn City Council’s regular meeting on October 6, 2026, included discussion of a Dearborn Public Schools bond proposal for the November 3 ballot. The superintendent described a proposed $1.51 billion, approximately 20-year capital plan that would build six new preK–8 schools, extensively renovate existing schools, and invest more than $220 million in critical building systems. He said the proposal would not increase the total tax rate if approved, because existing millages would be replaced or reduced. This was a school-district proposal presented for voter consideration; the council did not award contracts or approve the bond at this meeting. No other procurement or purchasing actions were identified.

The council also discussed residents’ concerns about reckless driving and pedestrian safety; a proposed ordinance to regulate e-bikes and scooters was tabled. Members considered a resolution urging the U.S. Census Bureau to withdraw a proposed change to residency-counting criteria, and the meeting included recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a magistrate nominee’s confirmation. The consent agenda was approved, and the census resolution was reported as approved by unanimous roll call.