Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield Officially Announces Run for 2025 Mayoral Race

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has officially announced her candidacy for mayor, marking a significant step in the race to succeed Mayor Mike Duggan as he eyes a potential gubernatorial campaign in 2025. Sheffield, who has served on the City Council for 11 years, enters the race with a platform focused on inclusive growth and addressing long-standing challenges faced by Detroit residents. Sheffield’s time on the council began during a critical moment in Detroit’s history, coinciding with the city’s emergence from bankruptcy. “Originally when I came into office, we were in the midst of a major bankruptcy, the largest municipal bankruptcy in the country,” shared Sheffield in an exclusive interview with the Michigan Chronicle. “And so, at that time, it was very challenging as far as meeting obligations, cutting city services. A lot of sacrifices had to be made, and it was a very challenging time, especially for our retirees. That allowed me the opportunity to really be able to see how important it is to have a healthy fiscal budget, to be able to take care of the needs and address the various priorities here in the City of Detroit.” Throughout her tenure, she has been involved in...