Detroit mayoral race write-in Arnold Boyd on why he's running

Southwest Detroit native and entrepreneur Arnold Boyd is one of two write-in candidates competing against nine others in the city's mayoral race.

Boyd, the founder of a school bus transportation company, launched his campaign in May and was one of the last to join the packed field of candidates facing off in the upcoming Aug. 5 primary.

Running on a platform of expanding skilled trades, making it easier to start a business, offering legal aid to senior citizens facing foreclosure and more, he says he would bring something new and different to the city.

"I'm running for mayor because I feel the city...all too often we vote for people that have name recognition or people that are career politicians," Boyd said. "It's time for the city to vote for people that come from their own."

Boyd joined The Metro on Tuesday to share more details about his vision for Detroit and how he plans to achieve it.

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