City Council President Sheffield announces run for mayor of Detroit

Mary Sheffield, the president of the Detroit City Council, formally declared her candidacy for mayor tonight, which wasn’t really a secret. In what is anticipated to be a competitive field in 2025, Sheffield is the first to formally enter the race.

DETROIT (FOX 2):Although it wasn’t the greatest kept secret, Mary Sheffield, the president of the Detroit City Council, formally declared her intention to run for mayor on Tuesday night. In what is anticipated to be a competitive field in 2025, Sheffield is the first to formally enter the race.

Family members, local authorities, and well-known individuals, such as Judge Greg Mathis and Angela Yee, joined her.

Sheffield aspires to be the youngest and first female mayor.

Following her event, FOX 2 had a one-on-one conversation with her about the significance of this moment.

The interview is available to view in the video player above.

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