Dearborn Heights Councilman Resigns

DEARBORN, MI — Thomas Berry recently resigned from the Dearborn Heights City Council. He cited personal reasons for the decision, which was effective May 16. City Council will appoint a replacement for the remainder of his term.

“During my tenure as councilperson, I have had the honor of working with many well-intended, good natured, loyal and hardworking people,” Berry wrote in his resignation letter. “While I have made mistakes, I have learned as well. The greatest pain of public service are the sacrifices a person must make of themselves and those near and dear to them. Unfortunately, I can no longer make those sacrifices and I must turn my attention inward.”

Berry added that he was he was resigning “with a heavy heart and with much regret.” Berry, who had filed for the Aug. 8 primary to run for another term, had served on city council since 2005, according to a Dearborn Press & Guide report.

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Berry, along with council members Bob Constan, Margaret Horvath and Joseph Kosinski, are up for re-election, but Constan now is the only member seeking to retain a spot, the newspaper reported. Challengers for the open seats are Ali Almuna, Ned Apigian, Mo Baydoun, Bill Bazzi, Jeff Mallad, Denise Maxwell, Larry Mitchell, Lisa Oshanski and Tom Wencel, the Press and Guide reported.

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