Craig, one of nine candidates on the 2025 ballot for Detroit mayor, said he would coordinate with the White House over the governor if similar protests over immigration raids unfolded here.
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.
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Detroit transit forum shows advocates who’s serious about bus system
Audience members said the forum revealed some of the candidates weren’t prepared for a deep discussion on transit issues.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Election 2025
Poll: Voters say Detroit is improving, but neighborhoods need help
Pollsters says it’s remarkable how primary voters support Mayor Mike Duggan and Council President Mary Sheffield.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
What would happen if the Detroit Land Bank were dissolved? CEO explains
Land bank CEO Tammy Daniels discussed the DLBA’S function and future plans as some residents and City Council members debate its value.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Mayoral poll: Kinloch, Craig, Jenkins battle for second
Sheffield reportedly led with 38% of the vote, more than twice the support of her closest rival.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Perkins ‘busting through a door’ in Detroit mayoral race
Perkins said Detroiters are more engaged in this election than past years, and he expects higher voter turnout.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit mayoral hopeful Mary Sheffield: I’m the business partner
The council president said business leaders got to know Duggan over the last 12 years, and some are wondering how she will keep the momentum going.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Kinloch to blanket Detroit with campaign ads
Solomon Kinloch, a candidate for mayor, said his lack of political experience is an asset, because he doesn’t have bad habits.
Posted inElection 2025
Detroit mayoral hopefuls clash over vision, experience at Mackinac debate
The participants gathered in the “civility tent” on the lawn outside Mackinac Island’s historic Grand Hotel on Thursday, the final day of the conference.
Posted inEducation, Political and Public Policy Information
Vitti talks marijuana dangers for kids and fighting poverty at Mackinac
Nikolai Vitti said the district has at least one incident a week when students between third and 12th grade take edibles.