One-on-One with Mary Waters and Her Bid for Congress

These days, Mary Waters, Detroit City Councilmember At-Large, is facilitating a delicate but impressive political balancing act.  While continuing her active public servant role as one of the City Council’s most progressive members, Waters is also running in a heated race for Congress in the Michigan 13th Congressional District.   A win for Waters in the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 6, over the Democratic incumbent Shri Thanedar or candidate Shakira Lynn Hawkins (an African American) would propel Waters to the general election (Nov. 5) against Republican candidate and African American Martell Bivings.  November’s winner goes to Capitol Hill. The Michigan Chronicle recently spoke with Waters about her campaign and vision for the 13th Congressional District. “The race is going great,” said Waters.  “I’m getting more and more support and endorsements, especially after Mayor Duggan endorsed me at the recent Mackinac Policy Conference.  I was already getting endorsements, but the mayor’s was great.  And I was happy that many of my colleagues on City Council stood with the mayor in support of me at the conference.  They didn’t have to do it, but they did, and I appreciate it.” The 13th Congressional District consists of portions of Detroit and Dearborn Heights,...