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Anna Clark
@annaleighclark.bsky.social
@Propublica.org journalist in Detroit, exploring Michigan and the Midwest

Author: "The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy”

Teacher: Alma College MFA program in creative writing

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"Sheffield also plans to create a home repair task force that would convene nonprofits, contractors and funders to expand home repair — a major issue in a city with high poverty and older housing stock."

via @outliermedia.org
Mary Sheffield will be Detroit’s new mayor. These are her priorities
Mary Sheffield became the first woman elected mayor of Detroit on Tuesday, defeating Solomon Kinloch.
outliermedia.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Her goals: "... overhauling the city's notoriously high property tax system; boosting community engagement in crime prevention ... cutting red tape to help businesses; reviving commercial corridors in neighborhoods; increasing the number of affordable housing units ..."

via @detroitnews.com
Mary Sheffield makes history, defeats Kinloch to become Detroit's next mayor
With 49% of the vote in, Sheffield was declared the winner, defeating Kinloch 78% to 22%.
www.detroitnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
"Sheffield, 38, cast herself as a 'people’s champion' and heir to Duggan as she seeks a promotion after serving on the City Council for the last decade."

Via @bridgemi.com
Mary Sheffield makes history as Detroit’s first female mayor - Bridge Michigan
The City Council president crushes minister Solomon Kinloch to succeed Mike Duggan, who is running for governor.
bridgemi.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM