Courtesy: Alex Brisbey on Unsplash Detroit is setting the stage for a major wave of community involvement as Rise Higher Detroit launches a citywide series of neighborhood conversations beginning February 2, 2026. The effort continues through early March 2026, creating several weeks of opportunities for residents to participate directly in shaping the Mayor’s action plan….
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Mary Sheffield breaks barriers as Detroit’s first woman mayor
Detroit stands on the brink of a historic transformation as Mary Sheffield prepares to take the oath of office as the city’s first woman mayor. The public investiture ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, January 9, at the Detroit Opera House represents more than a simple swearing-in. It signals a new chapter for a city…
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights Endorses Council President Mary Sheffield for Mayor of Detroit
Detroit, MI — As the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference comes to a close and momentum builds around Detroit’s historic mayoral race, the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights (MRCC) has officially endorsed Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield in her campaign to become the city’s next mayor. The MRCC’s endorsement is a reflection of Sheffield’s…
Run the City Detroit Mayoral Forum 2025 Brings Candidates and Community Together, May 15, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Darci E. McConnell Phone: 313.686.8094 Email: darci@dmcconnell.com Date: April 29, 2025 DETROIT, MI — As the 2025 Detroit mayoral race intensifies, residents will have a pivotal opportunity to hear directly from the candidates during the Run the City Detroit Mayoral Forum, taking place on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 PM to…
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield Has A Bold Vision For The City’s Future
Mary Sheffield, the current President of Detroit’s City Council, has already made history as the youngest person ever elected to the council and its first female president. Now, she is setting her sights on another historic milestone—becoming Detroit’s first Black female mayor. Sheffield’s campaign is centered on inclusive economic growth, housing reform, and ensuring that…
Famed Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Endorses Mary Sheffield for Mayor of Detroit!
CIVIL RIGHTS ATTORNEY BEN CRUMP ENDORSES MARY SHEFFIELD FOR MAYOR OF DETROIT: “SHE IS THE PEOPLE’S MAYOR” DETROIT, MI – In a defining moment for Detroit’s future, national civil rights leader Attorney Ben Crump officially endorsed Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield for Mayor at a high-impact reception on the evening of Feb. 4, emphasizing…
Detroit May Get the Chance to Elect its 1st Black Female Mayor: Mary Sheffield
Campaign Announcement draws over 3,000 Detroiters to hear highlights of her vision for neighborhood revitalization, family safety, affordable housing, economic growth and youth empowerment DETROIT, MI] Dec. 11, 2024 – Mary Sheffield, Detroit City Council president and a lifelong Detroiter, officially launched her campaign for mayor at The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local…