Detroiters are asking for change. These races decide if they’ll get it

For months, Detroiters and suburbanites have had their eyes on the mayoral race. That’s for good reason: Mayor Mike Duggan is running for governor, it’s the most competitive it’s been in years. It’s also very likely that the city will have a Black mayor once again.

But there are other races in Detroit that deserve attention. 22 candidates are competing in the Detroit City Council primary races. Those seats matter. The people who win those positions are the city’s legislators. They decide what ordinances get passed, what norms are established, and which ones aren’t. Bridge Detroit has been hosting town halls in every Detroit district leading up to Tuesday’s primary election. Two people have been leading those town halls.

Bryce Huffman is the Engagement Editor for Bridge Detroit. He, along with Malachi Barrett, a reporter for Bridge Detroit, are on The Metro this morning to give us more.

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