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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How Mayor Mary Sheffield wants Detroit residents involved
Detroit residents now have a direct opportunity to influence their city’s future through a comprehensive new survey that Mayor Mary Sheffield describes as the largest community engagement effort in Detroit’s history. The Rise Higher Detroit Community survey launched on Friday, January 9, and will remain open for two months as the administration seeks input from…
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…