Mary Sheffield, Mayor of City of Detroit | Official Website
Mary Sheffield, Mayor of City of Detroit | Official Website
After a closely contested election, Mary Sheffield has become the new mayor of Detroit, marking the first time a woman has held this office in the city’s history. Sheffield previously served as Detroit City Council president.
Curtis Hertel, Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, issued a statement following Sheffield's victory:
“Congratulations to the new Detroit mayor, Mary Sheffield, on her historic win tonight as the city’s first female mayor. With her win, thousands of children in Detroit can now see themselves reflected in the city’s leadership in a way they never might have imagined before.
“With Mayor Sheffield, Detroiters have a passionate public servant fighting for them and their families, especially in the face of Republicans from Lansing to D.C. attacking them at every turn. Mary Sheffield is a fighter, and I know she will stand up for working families and their children every single day as mayor; the city is lucky to have her.”
Sheffield's election follows a campaign that drew significant attention due to its historical implications for representation and leadership within Detroit.
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