Older Detroiters vastly outnumber other groups, giving seniors a disproportionate influence over the issues and locations candidates focus on.
Election 2025
Posted inElection 2025
MAC: Mayoral candidates emphasize a strong focus on workforce development
Detroit’s next mayor, like Mike Duggan and his predecessors, will have a seat on the MAC board along with the three county executives.
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.
Posted inElection 2025
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
Posted inElection 2025
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.
Posted inElection 2025
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.
Posted inElection 2025
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.