The big issues to watch in Detroit in 2026 Mayor Mary Sheffield to be officially sworn in
History will be made in Detroit as Mayor Mary Sheffield will be publicly sworn in at a ceremony at the Detroit Opera House.
She officially took the oath of office on New Year’s Day, but Friday makes everything even more official.
The public investiture will also include the swearing-in of the Detroit City Council and more.
Big changes are coming to the city of Detroit in 2026, and to talk more about it, Jeremy Allen, the Executive Editor of the Michigan Chronicle, joined Local 4 Live. His latest piece focuses on the issues to watch this year in the city. You can watch the full interview at the beginning of this article.
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