Alabas Farhat is a supporter of welcoming refugees and immigrants and building a robust refugee resettlement program. Farhat is an advocate and organizer from Southeast Michigan. The son of immigrants, Alabas is a labor organizer, policy analyst, and a Wayne County Government Appointee committed to empowering the many diverse communities that make up Michigan’s 3rd State House District. Throughout his career, Farhat has served at all levels of government – local, county, state, and federal. These roles carried one common purpose: improving living standards for all. During Farhat’s time with Wayne County as a Government Affairs Appointee, he uniquely blended his policy and public health backgrounds to craft people-centered solutions across Southeast Michigan.