Former Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins is endorsing Mary Sheffield for the job.
She expressed her support for Sheffield this morning during an event at Cody High School on the city’s west side, saying they have shared priorities.
“It’s about kids all over the city of Detroit who deserve to live in a city free of gun violence. It’s about all the kids who deserve to grow and reach their full potential.”
Jenkins has an understanding of City Council president Sheffield’s qualifications to become mayor. Jenkins served as the president of Detroit City Council before stepping down in 2014.
Sheffield faces Pastor Solomon Kinloch in the November 4th general election.
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September 10th, 2025, 07:10 pm
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Jenkins endorses Sheffield for mayor
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Published September 10th, 2025, 07:10 pm
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Former Detroit mayoral candidate Saunteel Jenkins is endorsing Mary Sheffield for the job.
She expressed her support for Sheffield this morning during an event at Cody High School on the city’s west side, saying they have shared priorities.
“It’s about kids all over the city of Detroit who deserve to live in a city free of gun violence. It’s about all the kids who deserve to grow and reach their full potential.”
Jenkins has an understanding of City Council president Sheffield’s qualifications to become mayor. Jenkins served as the president of Detroit City Council before stepping down in 2014.
Sheffield faces Pastor Solomon Kinloch in the November 4th general election.
If there’s something in your neighborhood you think we should know about, drop us a line at DetroitEveningReport@wdet.org. You know how much we love hearing about Detroit.
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