Detroit’s Mayoral Race Heats Up as Candidates Battle for the City’s Future and the People’s Trust  

Detroit’s fiscal standing has improved considerably under Mayor Mike Duggan, but as he prepares to exit, Detroiters face a critical decision about their city’s future. From neighborhood block clubs to long-standing business districts, the conversation is the same—who will lead Detroit’s next chapter? After more than a decade of financial recovery and development, the city finds itself at a defining moment. Investment has reshaped downtown, but many communities continue to grapple with aging infrastructure, rising property costs, a workforce in need of greater opportunities, and uneven access to city services. Longtime residents wonder if the progress they hear about will ever reach their neighborhoods. With Duggan stepping aside, the race for leadership is wide open, and Detroiters are asking hard questions. Who will ensure that revitalization includes more than new construction projects? Who will address long-standing disparities in housing, transportation, and economic opportunity? Detroiters are looking beyond campaign promises—they want a leader committed to strengthening every neighborhood, not just the city’s economic core.   The next mayor will inherit a city that has come a long way from financial ruin, yet challenges remain— the question is, who will lead Detroit forward while keeping the people at the center of progress?  Over...