What’s in a mayoral transition: Sheffield wants your suggestions

Detroit's incoming Mayor Mary Sheffield is conducting an unusually comprehensive transition process that includes extensive public input sessions to shape her first 100 days in office. At a community meeting held at the Marygrove Conservancy campus, approximately 50 residents discussed Sheffield's key policy priorities including public safety, affordable housing, transportation, and economic empowerment. Sheffield has received 1,200 job applications for 21 key positions and plans to create several new city departments focused on issues like gun violence prevention and senior services.