“We need a mayor bold enough to say: Our neighborhoods deserve to thrive, not just survive,” Yusef Bunchy Shakur says.
Election 2025
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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 inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Mayoral candidates build support on Mackinac Island
BridgeDetroit is at the Mackinac Policy Conference this week to learn more about the future leadership of Detroit.
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BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: What jobs are Detroiters voting to fill
Detroiters will be voting for mayor, city council, city clerk and the Board of Police Commissioners.
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BridgeDetroit 2025 Voter Guide: Frequently asked questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about voting
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Detroit Police Board Commissioners struggle for candidates in August primary
The deadline to file to run was April 22. While it’s too late to add a name to the ballot, candidate hopefuls still could run write-in campaigns.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2025
Detroit’s community advisory councils: What are they, and why don’t you have one?
All 7 council districts could have a CAC, tasked with elevating residents’ concerns to city hall. Only 3 do
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How endorsements are shaping race for Detroit mayor
Labor unions are a historically influential force in Detroit politics, representing thousands of working-class voters.
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City Council candidates debate value of land bank, home repair programs
The value of the land bank and its performance, home repair funding and programming were debated during BridgeDetroit’s District 3 forum.
Posted inElection 2025, Housing
Detroit’s next mayor can do these 3 things to support neighborhoods beyond downtown
Building a stronger Detroit means stabilizing housing, using vacant land to benefit the public and investing in social infrastructure.