Duggan decided not to seek reelection so he could run for governor of Michigan in 2026 as an independent candidate.
Malachi Barrett
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Detroit OKs $5.6M in tax breaks for two new sports facilities
The two projects, valued at nearly $300 million when combined, reflect successes and limitations of the city’s community benefits process.
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Why Trump isn’t sending troops to Detroit, yet
Mayor Mike Duggan says Trump is not focused on Detroit crime or immigration because the city is working with his administration.
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I-375 project delayed to address concerns from Detroiters
The Michigan Department of Transportation cited “rising costs, longevity of the final project and roadway, and public concern over design elements” in its pause of the project that was expected to start construction this fall.
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Activists: ICE agents arrested migrants outside Detroit courtroom
Trump administration initiative targets recent arrivals, leaves immigrants trapped, says immigrant rights advocate.
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Mike Duggan's pitch for Michigan schools: Fix reading, fire failing principals
The Detroit mayor and 2026 independent gubernatorial candidate says ‘partisan turmoil’ is holding back Michigan and failing school children across the state.
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Detroit council nixes study on making the RenCen a historic district
Opponents say a historic designation would make redevelopment ‘impossible’ for the buildings.
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Detroit searches for answers after massive water break forces evacuations
Residents are rescued by boat after one of the worst main breaks in recent history. The main was nearly a century old, and a big bill is coming due in Michigan for aging infrastructure.
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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan upends Michigan governor race with independent campaign
Three-term Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced his campaign for governor as an independent Wednesday morning. His candidacy could leave Democrats with some agonizing decisions to make.
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Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate eyes run for Detroit mayor
Tate, 43, filed paperwork on Nov. 21 that allows him to begin collecting campaign donations for the 2025 election.