Daniel S. Paletko

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.

Daniel S. Paletko
Mayor of Dearborn Heights
In office
January 2004 – December 29, 2020
Preceded byRuth Canfield
Succeeded byBill Bazzi
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 17th district
In office
January 8, 2003 – 2004
Preceded byJim A. Plakas
Succeeded byAndy Dillon
Personal details
Born(1950-12-21)December 21, 1950
DiedDecember 29, 2020(2020-12-29) (aged 70)
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceDearborn Heights, Michigan
Alma materUniversity of Michigan-Dearborn
University of Detroit
Wayne State University

Early life

Paletko was born on December 21, 1950.[1]

Education

Paletko earned a BA from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, an MBA from the University of Detroit, and an MST from Wayne State University.[1]

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.[2][3] 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.[2][4][5][6]

Personal life

Paletko had two daughters. Paletko was a member of the American Legion. Paletko attended and ushered at St. Linus Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights.[3]

Death

On December 29, 2020, Paletko died in office due to complications with COVID-19. He was 70 years old.[2] The Dearborn Heights City Council President Denise Malinowski-Maxwell became interim mayor after Paletko's death. Paletko was succeeded by Bill Bazzi, Dearborn Heights' first Muslim mayor.[7]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Daniel S. Paletko". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. "Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko dies of COVID-19". The Detroit News. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  3. "Office of the Mayor". Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. "Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko Engages with Residents". Telegram Newspaper. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  5. "Paini to Palmentieri". Political Graveyard. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  6. "Mayors to address public on the state of the community at annual chamber luncheon". The Arab American News. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  7. "Bill Bazzi, Marine vet and Ford engineer, is Dearborn Heights' first Muslim mayor". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
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