I was born on June 8, 1964 to Jess and Jean Dawdy. My father is a retired Dearborn Police Department Supervisor and my mother currently works for the Dearborn Police Department as a School Crossing Guard. I am a lifelong resident of Dearborn where I am an Alumnus of Fordson High School and Henry Ford Community College. I also attended Lawrence Institute of Technology. I married my wife, Diane on May 6, 1989 at St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church where I have been a lifelong member. I currently serve as President of the Ushers and Lectors Club and as a Eucharistic Minister. My wife and I have two wonderful children through adoption, Adam, 12, and Ashlynne, 7.

I worked for the City of Dearborn while attending college from 1983-1986. In 1986, I went to work for Ambit Land Surveyors, Inc., where I worked my way up through the company to my current role as Operations Manager. I am also a Licensed Builder since 1992 and co-own, with my wife, our own company, Dawdy Designs & Construction, L.L.C. since 1995.

I am committed to the community through various organizations. I am a member of the Fr. Patrick O’Kelley Knights of Columbus in Dearborn, an Assistant Cub Master and Den Leader for Lindbergh Elementary School Cub Scout Pack 1116, a member of the Lindbergh Elementary School PTA, and a Team Sponsor and Baseball Coach for Dearborn’s Baseball Program. I have also donated my time and service to the Adopt-A-Highway Program and the Habitat For Humanity Program.

I believe Dearborn is a great city, but there must be changes in order for Dearborn’s greatness to continue. We have to bring in diverse commercial development in both east and west Dearborn. We need to review all of Dearborn’s properties to determine whether they are economically viable. I also believe we need to look at the infrastructure of Dearborn Public Utility Services and determine where improvements can be made. We must work with Ford Motor Company during their restructuring and assist them in whatever way we are able as they are a major tax source for Dearborn. Furthermore, I believe we need to embrace Dearborn’s cultural diversity and work together with all the people of Dearborn to create a more unified community. If I am elected to the Dearborn City Council, I will strive to accomplish these goals to keep our city thriving and keep it the great place it has always been to live.