Detroit Evening Report
Updates on Dearborn Heights leadership and events, including a repair clinic and an Asian American event in Elmwood Cemetery, are featured in today's report.
Mayoral Debate
Detroit's mayoral candidates will participate in their only scheduled debate this week. Reverend Solomon Kinloch will face City Council President Mary Sheffield in the general election.
Candidates' Positions
Kinloch, a political newcomer, believes city leaders have not done enough to increase affordable housing in Detroit. He plans to address this issue if elected.
All of us got a responsibility, not to just do something from a spiritual perspective, but to do something social and political. That’s my rearing and my raising. I believe that this is a great opportunity to inspire an entire city that ordinary people can do some extraordinary things.
Sheffield argues that her experience, gained over a dozen years on Council, makes her the better candidate to deal with Detroit's housing and financial issues.
Author's summary: Detroit mayoral candidates debate this week.