DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced he is not seeking a fourth term.
He made the announcement on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit.
Duggan was elected as mayor in 2013 following a write-in campaign.
Before becoming mayor of Detroit, Duggan graduated from law school at the University of Michigan, became an attorney for Wayne County, and then served 14 years as Deputy Wayne County Executive.
He worked for three years as Wayne County Prosecutor before he was hired as CEO of the Detroit Medical Center in 2004. In 2013, he left the DMC to run for mayor of Detroit. He is the second-longest serving mayor in Detroit’s elections history, according to the city.
The Detroit Mayoral Election will take place in November 2025.
“Mayor Mike Duggan has been a steadfast advocate for Detroit during a critical era of our city’s transformation. His leadership has guided our community through significant milestones, bringing renewed focus to economic development, improved city services, and the revitalization of neighborhoods across Detroit.
While we have at times approached the city’s challenges from different perspectives, I have always respected Mayor Duggan’s dedication and his drive to make Detroit a better place for all who call it home. His contributions to the city’s progress will be remembered as a chapter marked by resilience, growth, and the collective effort to move Detroit forward.
As we prepare for a new chapter in our city’s journey, I remain committed to working with all Detroiters to continue building an inclusive, equitable, and thriving community. The work ahead requires unity, vision, and a shared determination to uplift every corner of our city. I extend my sincere gratitude to Mayor Duggan for his years of service and leadership. May the next steps in his journey be as impactful as his time dedicated to Detroit.”
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield
“Mayor Duggan assumed office on the heels of Detroit filing one of the largest municipal bankruptcies in U.S. history. Our beloved city was under the control of an emergency financial manager, the city was often referred to as a ‘ghost town,’ residents were fleeing the city in droves leaving many homes vacant, crime was up, the street lights were not on, and garbage was not picked up on a regular basis. Almost a decade later, Mayor Duggan’s administration has revitalized Detroit, making it a national leader in finding innovative ways to tackle blight, boost affordable housing and increase property values. As Chair of the Budget, Audit and Standing Committee, I am proud to say that Mayor Duggan has meticulously guarded our finances by passing 10 consecutive balanced budgets. In March of this year, we celebrated Detroit’s credit rating upgrade to investment grade which is a testament to his leadership and collaboration with Council in ensuring economic stability in the city. Mayor Duggan brought people together, opening the doors of opportunity across the city, and I thank him for his decade of dedicated service to our city. I look forward to continuing the work of building a Detroit where every Detroiter can prosper and thrive. As a City Councilmember who worked closely with Mayor Duggan, I’m excited to keep strengthening and expanding partnerships that can bring even more jobs to our neighborhoods, attract small and minority-owned businesses to our commercial corridors, focus on developing the next $1 billion in affordable housing across the city, ensure our city services are operating at peak efficiency, and make our streets even safer. I am honored to have partnered with Mayor Duggan on so many meaningful and impactful projects that delivered needed resources for residents across the city that we love, and I know he will continue to have a powerful impact on anything he does next.”
Detroit City Council member Fred Durhal
