There's just one problem with Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield's recent campaign email claiming the city council president is "not backed by billionaires or corporate PACs." It's not true ...

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield's use of tax dollars to send greeting cards to Detroiters could be helping her campaign for mayor.

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield's use of tax dollars to send greeting cards to Detroiters could be helping her campaign for mayor.

On Monday, candidates Saunteel Jenkins, James Craig, Mary Sheffield, and Solomon Kinloch, Jr. gathered for a debate that highlighted some of the main themes affecting Detroit’s future.

Candidates for Detroit's next mayor participating in the debate on June 16, 2025, from left to right: James Craig, Saunteel Jenkins, Solomon Kinloch, Mary Sheffield (WDIV) DETROIT – Candidates ...

Four Detroit mayoral candidates debate Monday night, June 16, on WDIV-TV (Channel 4) at Wayne State University's Valade Jazz Center.

Four Detroit mayoral candidates debate Monday night, June 16, on WDIV-TV (Channel 4) at Wayne State University's Valade Jazz Center.

Candidates were faced with policy questions on public safety, affordable housing, education, job creation and equitable neighborhood investment.

Candidates were faced with policy questions on public safety, affordable housing, education, job creation and equitable neighborhood investment.

Reviving more Detroit neighborhoods has become an issue in the mayor's primary election. Many candidates say faith-based groups could play a role.

Detroit mayoral hopefuls Solomon Kinloch, Saunteel Jenkins and James Craig shared their Detroit police policy tweaks. Mary Sheffield didn't respond.