Daniel S. Paletko
Daniel S. Paletko | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Dearborn Heights | |
| In office January 2004 – December 29, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Ruth Canfield |
| Succeeded by | Bill Bazzi |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 1, 2003 – 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Jim A. Plakas |
| Succeeded by | Andy Dillon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1950 |
| Died | December 29, 2020 (aged 70) University of Detroit Wayne State University |
Daniel S. Paletko (December 21, 1950 – December 29, 2020) was an American politician who served as mayor of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, from 2004 to 2020.
Early life and education
Paletko was born on December 21, 1950.
Career
Paletko formerly worked as a Certified Public Accountant and a financial manager at Ford Motor Company. Paletko first got involved with politics by attending Dearborn Heights city council meetings. Paletko served on the city council from 1974 to 2002.[3][4] On November 5, 2002, Paletko was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 17th district from January 8, 2003, to 2004.[1] In January 2004, Paletko was appointed as the mayor of Dearborn Heights after the retiring of former mayor Ruth Canfield, and Paletko resigned from the state house to take this position.[3][5][6][7] At the time of his death, Paletko was the city's longest serving mayor.[8]
Personal life
Paletko had two daughters. Paletko was a member of the
Death and legacy
Paletko died in office from complications of
On April 29, 2021, Dearborn Heights Mayor Bazzi, along with other city officials, in celebration of Arbor Day, planted an American Linden tree in memorial of Paletko. A plaque erected at the base of the tree is dedicated to Paletko and his tenure as mayor.[8] Police Corporal Carrie Hatten, Fire Marshal Max Mitts and Firefighter Jammal Faraj organized a memorial golf outing for Paletko on June 18, 2021.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Legislator Details - Daniel S. Paletko". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Memorial golf outing set for June in honor of late Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko". Dearborn Press and Guide. 29 April 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko dies of COVID-19". The Detroit News. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Office of the Mayor". Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko Engages with Residents". Telegram Newspaper. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Mayors to address public on the state of the community at annual chamber luncheon". The Arab American News. 17 December 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Tree planted in honor of late Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko". Dearborn Press and Guide. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2021.
- ^ "Bill Bazzi, Marine vet and Ford engineer, is Dearborn Heights' first Muslim mayor". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko laid to rest; remembered as a friend, leader and mentor". Dearborn Press and Guide. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved March 24, 2021.