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Duggan led Young 55 percent to 23 percent in a recent poll of Detroiters who said they plan to vote in the Aug. 8 primary, according to a survey by Lansing-based Target Insyght.
Another 19 percent said they were undecided while 2 percent supported youth mentor Edward D. Dean and 1 percent backed Donna Marie Pitts.
Support for Duggan tracks with Detroit voters’ perceptions of whether the city government has increased money, staffing and time in their neighborhood, said Target Insyght pollster Ed Sarpolus. About 53 percent of respondents said the city had spent more money, time, manpower or other resources in their neighborhood.
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Candidate Bomer emphasizes her articulation skills, work ethic, and leadership capabilities as reasons for her pre-candidacy success. Before she decided to run for mayor, she boasts quick promotions at McDonalds (age 16) and at Chrysler (age 23). She’s confident she can return Detroit to its “original state”.
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Brown establishes his desire to create workshops in neighborhoods around Detroit in order to improve the life of Detroit citizens. He stresses the importance of well being for the people of Detroit.
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As a teacher, youth minister, and CEO of a non-profit organization candidate Dean aspires to restore the spirit of Detroit. He sees small business expansion and entrepreneurism as a gate way to improving the neighborhoods of Detroit.[ione_embedsrc=https://www.youtube.com/embed/sYEPXJ0Ra2E?list=PLJ_b2Gtg2_Sg59Uzn_FyJ11S2w3JdNVtR service=youtube width=560 height=315 type=iframe]
Mayoral Candidate Curtis Christopher Greene
Candidate Green hopes to expand the educational opportunities in the city of Detroit with institutions situated on major streets. He sheds light on the conditions of minority (mainly African American) businesses, stating his desire for them to flourish just as other corporations.
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Mayoral Candidate Donna Marie Pitts
With two felonies under her name, candidate Pitts expresses her innocence, her connection with Jesus, and her goal to change the city. She plans to enhance the vitality of the city.
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Mayoral Candidate DaNetta L. Simpson
Candidate Simpson plans to fight the crime rate in the City of Detroit. She also expresses the unsatisfactory of standardized test scores. She is also an advocate for equal pay amongst men and women.
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