Duggan argued “partisan turmoil” is at the root of Michigan’s problems while outlining his ambitions for higher leadership.
Malachi Barrett
Malachi Barrett is a mission-oriented reporter working to liberate information for Detroiters.
Barrett previously worked for MLive covering local news and statewide politics in Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Lansing and Detroit. He was named Michigan’s 2019 Newspaper Rising Star by the Associated Press. Barrett graduated from Central Michigan University in 2016.
Barrett lives in Detroit's Pingree Park neighborhood on the eastside with his wife. He's mostly from Battle Creek, but also lived in California, Wisconsin, West Virginia, South Carolina and Japan.
Posted inElection 2025
How endorsements are shaping race for Detroit mayor
Labor unions are a historically influential force in Detroit politics, representing thousands of working-class voters.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
A public square on Belle Isle?
The “Belle Isle Commons” concept is in early stages and will depend on public feedback. A preliminary design will be released this summer.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2025
New data confirms: Detroit is a growing city
Annual 2024 population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau show Detroit is home to 645,705 residents — a 1% increase from the 2023 estimate, representing 6,791 new people.
Posted inElection 2025
What we’re learning from Detroit’s first batch of mayoral forums
Detroit mayoral candidates are participating in near-weekly forums in churches, union halls and community spaces to help voters understand their policy positions and inform endorsements by local organizations.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
Detroit City FC gets subsidy to demo old hospital for new stadium
Malachi has the latest from City Council: Demo support for Detroit City Football Club, ARPA spending plans, a new woman CFO and more.
Posted inElection 2025
Detroit Election Commission confirms August primary field
Several offices only had one candidate certified, which means a primary will not be held.
Posted inElection 2025
New Detroit mayoral poll signals Sheffield, Kinloch, Craig are top contenders
The poll was conducted from May 4 to 7 among 400 likely voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 5 percentage points. Voters were contacted through landlines and cell phones.
Posted inCity Council Notebook
Detroit’s top lawyer says solar farm land collection going ‘swimmingly’
Malachi Barrett has the latest Detroit City Council news: Solar farm land acquisition, a national endorsement for Mary Sheffield’s mayoral bid, state funds for bike paths and more.
Posted inElection 2025
Detroiters running for office in 2025
Here are the Detroit candidates certified for the Aug. 5, 2025, primary election ballot.