Update – in-person tickets sold out as of 5/27. Zoom registrations still welcome.
2025 is a critically important election year in the City of Detroit.
For the first time in 12 years, the name Mike Duggan will not be on the ballot, and the race for Mayor is wide open, with over half a dozen candidates in the running. The entire City Council is up for reelection as well.
As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit, TRU does not endorse or oppose candidates for office. However, we believe better public transit is crucial to the future of the city and Detroit’s Mayor makes critical decisions for Detroit area transit, so it’s vital for voters to understand where candidates stand on the issue.
Come hear what Detroit’s next mayor says about transit!
Join us June 4 to hear Detroit mayoral candidates answer questions specifically about what they’ll do to improve and expand public transit, safe streets, and other clean affordable mobility options.
- When: Wednesday, June 4, at 6 pm
- Doors at 5:30pm for in-person attendees
- Where: Wayne State Industry Innovation Center – SOLD OUT
- 461 Burroughs, in Detroit’s New Center area, across the street from TechTown (You may know it as the typical site for TRU’s annual State of Transit events.) –
- OR on Zoom – only option for registrations after 5/27
- Hosted by: TRU and our allies Detroit Disability Power, MOSES, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 26 (the DDOT drivers’ union), and Detroit People’s Platform
So far, the following candidates have RSVP’d to attend:
- Jonathan Barlow
- Fred Durhal
- Joel Haashiim
- Saunteel Jenkins
- Todd Perkins
- Mary Sheffield
ASL sign language interpretation will be provided, and please let Joel know at joel [at] DetroitTransit.org if you need any other accommodations.
In addition to the forum, TRU sent a survey about transit to all City Council and Mayoral candidates – look for that to be released around the same time.