The race is heating up for the November elections, with several incumbents and challengers vying for these coveted Detroit City Council seats in the Aug. 8 primary race. Detroit’s City Council is composed of nine members, seven of which are elected from single-member districts of approximately equal population, with two additional members elected at-large.
Watch Detroit City Council hopefuls and contenders in these videos. Informed voters are essential to a thriving democracy
City Council at-large candidate – Janeé L. Ayers
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City Council Candidate District 1 – De’Andre Nelson
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City Council Candidate District 2 -George Cushingberry Jr.
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City Council Candidate District 2 -George Cushingberry Jr.
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City Council candidate Linda Bernard did not respond to the video invitation.
City Council District 3 Candidate – Cedric Banks
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City Council District 3 Candidate – Scott Benson
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City Council District 3 Candidate – Adam R. Mundy
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City Council District 3 Candidate Russ Bellant did not respond to the video invitation.
City Council District 3 Candidate Dennis Green did not respond to the video invitation.