Dennis Archer Jr. Could Run for Mayor if Duggan Doesn’t Seek Re-election

This year’s Mackinac Policy Conference was full of breaking news, exciting announcements, and engaging policy discussions. But at last week’s conference, in an exclusive interview with the Michigan Chronicle, Dennis Archer Jr. hinted at some big news of his own, shedding a little light to the whirlwind of speculations about his potential bid for Detroit’s upcoming mayoral race. Archer Jr. – Chairman and CEO of Sixteen42 Ventures and son of former Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer – said he has given serious consideration to following in his father’s footsteps and running for mayor of Detroit. He also said that Detroit’s current mayor has to make a decision about his future before Archer Jr. makes his decision. “I don’t think that’s it is a secret that I’m considering running for mayor if our existing mayor does not run for mayor. I’m a big fan and supporter of Mike Duggan and the work that he’s done, so for me, the best thing for the city – in terms of continuity – would be for him to seek another term,” Archer Jr. said. “There’s a lot of speculation that (Duggan) may seek a higher office. If so, I can’t really say that I’m doing...