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.
2025 Mayor Candidates
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Attorney Todd Perkins launches mayoral campaign as neighborhood warrior
Perkins is advocating for more affordable housing, reducing taxes for residents and businesses, supporting schools, expanding community centers and developing mass transportation networks.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Mayoral hopeful James Craig hopes police leadership outshines Republican identity
Campaign staff and speakers acknowledged Craig has to overcome voters’ hesitation about his conservative identity, but they’re confident his track record will outshine his party affiliation in the nonpartisan race.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Detroit businessman Jonathan Barlow launches 2025 mayoral campaign
Barlow has an 11-page policy plan covering tax incentive policy, a $500 million public-private business growth fund, autonomous shuttles, training programs for advanced manufacturing and technology jobs, rent stabilization programs, homeless resources and more.
Posted inCivic and Community Information, Election 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Why Solomon Kinloch is running for Detroit mayor in 2025
The 51-year-old leader of Triumph Church launched his long-anticipated mayoral campaign last week with a high-profile event at The Fox Theatre. He plans to release a four-year plan that outlines his ambitions for a prospective first term.
Posted inElection 2025, Political and Public Policy Information
Why Joel Haashiim is running for Detroit mayor in 2025
The businessman says voters should pick a candidate who is independent of corporations that don’t benefit them.
Posted inPolitical and Public Policy Information
Why THAW CEO Saunteel Jenkins wants to be Detroit’s next mayor
The social worker and former Detroit City Council president talks with BridgeDetroit about what motivated her campaign and issues from crime to housing, education and development.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Political and Public Policy Information
Why Mary Sheffield is running for Detroit mayor in 2025
Mary Sheffield talked with BridgeDetroit on Wednesday about big ideas she has for Detroit, and what she brings to the table as the 2025 mayoral race starts.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook
Why Fred Durhal wants to be Detroit’s next mayor
The former state lawmaker and first-term council member formed a campaign committee on Monday after months of quiet conversations with community leaders and advisers.