Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, left, smiles as she stands on stage alongside Judge Greg Mathis inside the IBEW Local Union 58 hall in Detroit on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield officially announced her candidacy for Detroit mayor Tuesday night. She is looking to serve as the first female mayor in the city's history.

A member of the public has accused Sheffield City Council of being in an “abusive relationship” in its contract with the waste management firm Veolia, which prevents a citywide composting scheme.

Sheffield has been a City Council member since 2013, when she was elected as the youngest member. She served as council president pro tem in her second term, and president of the nine-member body ...

Sheffield was first elected to the city council in November 2013, representing the city's fifth district. If elected, she would be Detroit's first female mayor. "Detroit, I see you. I hear you.