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DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The American Arab & Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) extends its congratulations to the winning candidates who were endorsed by our community and secured their trust and support in the 2018 Michigan Primary elections; Rashida Tlabi, Abdullah Hammoud, Sam Baydoun, Isaac Robinson, Debbie Stabenow and Debbie Dingell.

Our community has made history by sending the first American Muslim women to the United States Congress, Rashida Tlaib, who won the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s 13th District.

Though AMPAC has endorsed Dr. Abdul EL-Sayed who lost to Gretchen Whitmer in the Democratic primary election for Governor, Dr. El-Sayed ran an unprecedented campaign that inspired our community to get engaged and participated in larger numbers to vote. Dr. El-Sayed has caught national and global attention as well.

AMPAC efforts has managed to organize American Muslim Community in Dearborn to move the usual average number of voters number from 15% turn-out to newer higher level of 35 % (21052 registered voters in Dearborn).

AMPAC also recognizes the role and efforts of the volunteers who worked tirelessly during this election season. We extend our thanks and appreciation to the numerous community activists and groups who contributed tremendously to the success of the campaign

“AMPAC on behalf of our community salutes and congratulates the winners and wish them success in their endeavors to make Michigan more inclusive and stands against bigotry, hate, and xenophobia as well as working hard towards unity and inclusiveness,” said Mr. Abdallah Sheik AMPAC President. “We acknowledge and salute the tough work of Dr. El-Sayed who ran a unique campaign that motivated people to vote and get involved in the electorate process,” added Mr. Sheik.

We appeal to our community to be more participant and get involved in the next general elections in November. Those who are not yet registered to vote must do so as soon as possible. 170,000 American Muslims are registered to vote in Michigan, however, less than 50% usually vote. The culture of participation must be augmented to produce more results.

The American Arab & Muslim Political Action Committee AMPAC serves as the non-partisan community’s effective vehicle to advance, educate, and advocate for the American Arab and Muslim communities’ interests through empowering & mobilizing at the grass roots and supporting candidates to ensure that critical issues of concern are addressed at all levels of local, state & federal governments. ampacmi.org

For more info., please contact Mr. Hasan Newash, 313.586.3400, 199903@email4pr.com.

Your weekly updates GET OUT THE VOTE! Please join Emgage Action and AMPAC this Thursday and Friday to phone bank for our future governor and congresswoman! Pizza and drinks will be prodivded. Please bring a laptop/tablet and your phone. Let’s get our candidates elected!

AMPAC President was awarded “businessman of the year” by the City of Hamtramck Friday the 20th of April. The event keynote speaker was Mr. Eric Sabree, The Wayne County Treasurer. Congratulations Br Abdallah.

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Dearborn.org | January 23rd, 2018: The AMPAC’s unity dinner reception guests included mayor Jack O’Reily of Dearborn, Mayor Bill Wild of Westland, Gary Wornchalk , Chairman of Wayne County Commission, Brenda Jones, president of city of Detroit City Council, Suzane Dabaja, president of Dearborn city council, councilman David Bazzi, Councilman, Mike Sareini, councilwoman Leslie Hirks, Cathy Garret, WC Clerk, George Darany, city of Dearborn clerk, Eric Sabree, WC Treasure, Chief Judge S. Salamey, Chief Judge David Turfe, Judge Adel Harb, judge Charlene Elder, State Rep. Abdallah Hammoud, State Rep. Rose Mary Robinson, State Rep. Jewell Jones, State Rep. Santana and State Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo, Hussein Berry, Dearborn’s Board of Education and Chief Robert Dunlap of WCSD. Elected officials delivered remarks expressing appreciation to AMPAC work during the elections and the importance of such work. Dr. Abdallah El Sayed, Candidate for the state of Michigan governor delivered special remarks during this event. Abdallah Sheik, president of AMPAC congratulated all elected officials who won the voters’ confidence and commanded the hard work invested during this democratic process. He saluted the candidates who did not win and thanked them for stepping up to the challenge and showed passion to be part of the public service posts. Mr. Sheik stressed the importance of unity and focus on the future crucial mode-term elections this year. He urged to be proactive and join hands to help be part of the much-needed change in America this upcoming election. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation to all AMPAC volunteers and embers, friends and supporters for being the driving force behind such success.

More photos can be found here: https://www.dearborn.org/archives/17166 

November, 8th, 2017 (Dearborn, Michigan): The American Arab & Muslim Political Action Committee (AMPAC) extends its sincere congratulations to candidates who won in the general elections this year across the US, the State of Michigan and particularly in the city of Dearborn.

AMPAC salutes all those who exerted efforts in this election season. Regardless of the differences and disagreements of the election, we believe it is time to move forward in serving the public good. AMPAC congratulates all the winners including Mayor J. O’Reilly’ of Dearborn, Mayor Mike Duggan of Detroit, Mayor Dan Paletko of Dearborn Heights and Mayor Karen Majewski of Hamtramck.  AMPAC hopes that all elected officials who won people’s confidence and vote to live up to their pledges to advance people’s interests.

AMPAC thanks all the voters who exercised their precious civic duty and voted. AMPAC appreciates the voters who voted to its endorsed candidates who won this election including, , Susan A. Dabaja, President of Dearborn’s city council, Council Member Michael T. Sareini, Councilman David Bazzi, Councilwoman Erin Byrnes, Councilwoman Leslie Herrick.

 In every election, we are reminded with the bitter fact that turnout continues to be low. Thousands of registered voters did not vote in local elections when local elections truly are elections where every vote matters. AMPAC urges all voters to spend the little time and energy needed to vote during the elections. Democracy is not a spectator vote.

AMPAC commends all of its volunteers, especially the young generation, who worked the campaigns and the polling stations. These young volunteers showcased America and its rich diversity at best. Despite the different views about the different candidates, these volunteers sustained a positive spirit and each did their part professionally respecting the voters as well as respecting the candidates they represented. AMPAC believes that these young volunteers help us sustain our confidence in the future. AMPAC invites anyone who wants to volunteer with us to do so. Please visit AMPAC website at https://ampacmi.org to join and for more information.

 AMPAC commends all the candidates who ran for office, those who won and those who did not.  The highest form of political participation is running for office and it takes a lot of courage and energy to do so. We believe that most people run for office out of genuine concerns and true desire to serve and we thank them for their efforts and sacrifices. As to the winners of this election we congratulate them and remind them that voters will be holding them accountable for what they do in office come next election.

AMPAC calls upon all citizens to be future minded and focus on what is best for our country, our state and our cities. This election cycle is over. We believe it is time for all for us to work together in improving our country, our state and our cities.

Today is going to be a wonderful day! It will because we will be choosing our next Mayor, 7 City Council members and City Clerk.
To all the candidates, we cannot be more appreciative and impressed of the energy, hard work and dedication we all put forth to our campaign and city. To Mr. Tom Tafelski and Mayor O’Reilly, we wish you the best today and although you both have different visions for our city, you have given our city the unprecedented motivation to go out today, advocate for what they believe is right and practice their democratic right to vote and make a difference. I urge all voters to go out and vote today! You will be making history today with your votes no matter who wins!!
City Council and City Clerk candidates: all of you have been positive and ran very clean campaigns and we would be proud to have any of us represent our city because we have the right good intentions to serve our city.

Good luck to all today! To all the volunteers and supporters out there: Be warm and safe!

Keeping it positive for Dearborn!

“Building Our Future Together united engaged active community ”
Coming together is the beginning!
Working together is progress!
Staying  together is real success!

The ultimate goal!:
1- Unity of the Community !
2 – Turn Out the Vote !
3- Mobilizing! Engagement! Involving is 24/7 365!

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