Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield Announces Bid for Mayor
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield made a significant announcement on Tuesday night, urging her supporters to join her in what she described as a groundbreaking campaign to become the city’s first female mayor.
Having served on the City Council for the past 11 years, Sheffield emphasized her experience as evidence that she is well-equipped to lead as mayor from day one. She highlighted her achievements, including spearheading eviction defense and right-to-legal-counsel programs during her tenure.
Addressing a cheering crowd of supporters at a Detroit union hall, Sheffield posed pivotal questions, “Will you join me in making history? Will you join me in building on the success that we’ve all worked for? Will you join me and remind the world that Detroit is the greatest city on Earth?”
Reflecting on Detroit’s progress over the past decade, Sheffield noted the city’s recovery from municipal bankruptcy and the regaining of local control from a state-appointed emergency manager. She emphasized the importance of the city’s “next chapter,” focusing on extending prosperity to all residents and neighborhoods.
Sheffield expressed her vision for Detroit’s future, stating, “Together, Detroit, we can grow our population, rebuild our neighborhoods so that people not only want to work and play, but also live and raise their families here.”
As Sheffield enters the mayoral race, she joins a growing list of potential candidates vying to succeed current Mayor Mike Duggan. With four other contenders forming official committees to fundraise and explore running for mayor, the upcoming election promises to be a competitive one. Duggan, who is stepping down after his third term, has announced his intention to run for Michigan governor as an independent.
