RIP Mayor Michael A. Guido-Mayor of Dearborn

[ScreamingMeemie]

A wonderful person, dedicated mayor. Yes, he was a moderate Republican, but the things he did for the city of Dearborn won't long be forgotten.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061206/NEWS02/612060335/1004

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Often dressed in dapper suits and cufflinks, Guido spent hours just listening to people, hearing them vent about everything from unkempt lawns to library hours. And he established a personal touch, mailing all residents calendars and photos of himself.

Even in predominantly Democratic Wayne County, Guido described himself as a moderate Republican, though he supported such Democrats as Rep. John Dingell and Sen. Carl Levin. This past summer, he became president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and could be seen on C-SPAN chairing meetings on homeland security with the leaders of some of the nation's biggest cities.

With its corporate headquarters, tourist attractions, nightlife, factories, shopping centers, colleges, long border with Detroit and large Mideastern community, Guido needed to be nimble when it came to such issues as globalization, foreign policy and race relations.

He didn't stumble often, but he became embroiled in several publicized quarrels over the year

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