Sheffield, Santiago-Romero Cross Endorse Campaigns, Pledge to Defend Immigrants

October 14, 2025

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has received an endorsement from District 6 incumbent Gabriela Santiago-Romero in her campaign for mayor. The endorsement was announced at a Joe Louis Greenway Partnership event, where both officials emphasized their shared values of inclusion and equity. Sheffield, who faces Rev.

Who is affected

Detroit residents, particularly voters in the upcoming mayoral and city council elections
Immigrant communities in Detroit concerned about police interactions
District 6 residents who will be choosing between Santiago-Romero and Tyrone Carter
Homeowners in Detroit neighborhoods with quality of life issues

What action is being taken

Santiago-Romero is publicly endorsing Sheffield for mayor
Sheffield is running a campaign against Rev. Solomon Kinloch for the November 4 general election
Santiago-Romero is campaigning for reelection against Tyrone Carter while pledging not to take corporate PAC money
Santiago-Romero is working to ensure police officers follow city policies against racial profiling and working with federal immigration officers

Why it matters

The endorsement strengthens Sheffield's campaign as she already leads in polling
It signals potential policy alignments between the council and mayor's office if both are elected
The candidates share concerns about immigration enforcement and police accountability in Detroit
Santiago-Romero's ideas about addressing quality of life issues for homeowners could influence Sheffield's mayoral agenda
The endorsement highlights their shared progressive values despite occasional disagreements

What's next

Sheffield and Kinloch will face each other in the November 4 general election
Santiago-Romero will face Tyrone Carter in the District 6 city council race
Sheffield indicated to reporters to "stay tuned" regarding potential endorsements of other council candidates

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