Detroit’s next mayor, like Mike Duggan and his predecessors, will have a seat on the MAC board along with the three county executives.
Election 2025
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Who runs Detroit’s future goes beyond the next mayor
The Detroit City Appointments Project is a collaborative effort by local organizations to scout 100 qualified candidates for positions that are appointed or nominated by the mayor.
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Michigan petition summer: What to know about voting, tax, wage proposals before you sign
Petitions include plans to implement ranked choice voting, tax on the wealthy to fund schools and end a lower minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers
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Op-Ed: Detroit needs new people-focused policy. That starts with good personnel.
The people who are appointed around the mayor shouldn’t be ignored as inconsequential, the Detroit City Appointment Project writes.
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City Council candidates tackle immigration, pollution in District 6
Pollution, immigration enforcement and housing were hot topics as District 6 city council hopefuls spoke at BridgeDetroit’s Meet the Candidates event.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
After videos go viral, Detroit mayoral candidate faces harassment claims
Barlow said in a Monday interview that the videos were taken out of context to create a false narrative against him.
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District 5 candidates tackle resident concerns over zoning, Airbnbs
On Wednesday, BridgeDetroit hosted a District 5 Meet the Candidates event as part of its election-focused series to engage and empower Detroit voters.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2025
Which Detroit mayoral candidate most aligns with your priorities? Take this quiz and find out
You’ll be matched with candidates who share your views about housing, safety and more.
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City Council candidates talk climate crisis, cutting costs at forum
BridgeDetroit held an event in District 4 at Eastside Community Network with an unopposed council member and at-large candidates.
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Durhal plan includes ‘blight accountability’ tax hike, cuts for residents
Durhal, one of nine candidates running for mayor in the Aug. 5 primary, said the blight tax is modeled off reforms Atlanta adopted in 2024 to punish inattentive property owners with a tax that’s 25 times higher than the normal millage rate.