Robert A. Abraham has served his hometown as councilman since January 1, 2002. He was elected to his second term as councilman in the November 2005 Election. He wants to protect Dearborn’s foundation and help mold its future. Bob is committed to assist in delivering first-rate public services. Bob believes in safeguarding the city and enhancing Dearborn’s quality of life. Augmenting economic growth to increase property values and encourage desirable development is of utter importance to Bob. Councilman Abraham is a third generation Dearborn resident. He graduated from Fordson High School (1985) and earned All-State honors in track and cross-country. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Computer Science from Hillsdale College (1989) and earned All-American honors in track. In 1991, Councilman Abraham was licensed by the State of Michigan as a Certified Public Accountant. Since 1992, Councilman Abraham has owned and operated the Dearborn Certified Public Accounting Firm, Robert A. Abraham and Associates. He is actively involved in a variety of community service organizations. Councilman Abraham is a member of the Henry Ford Community College Foundation (board member and treasurer), Fordson Varsity Club (Board of Directors and treasurer), Dearborn Elks Club, ACCESS, the American-Arab Chamber of Commerce, the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce, and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Councilman Abraham has worked diligently over the years to help make improvements to the City of Dearborn. In 2002, the Building & Safety Department saw the successful implementation of the department's reorganization. The changes made will improve the quality of service residents receive. Economic growth prospered through the development of new mini retail centers in various areas in the city. There are also 15 projects along Michigan Avenue in west Dearborn at different stages of planning and construction. The rebuilding of Garrison and the lots north of Michigan Avenue from Military to Monroe were completed on an accelerated schedule. Bob's primary goal remains to balance public services and safety with the financial challenges of the city. Bob and his wife, Mary Ann, have three children, Brandon, Jared, and Mary Kate.