DETROIT Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Friday the appointment of Conrad Mallett, as deputy mayor. Prior to that, Mallett spent eight years as a member of the Michigan Supreme Court, his last two years as its Chief Justice. We are very fortunate to convince him to return to public service.Detroit Police Chief James Craig to remain deputy mayor for public safetyWhile Malletts title will be Deputy Mayor for his portfolio, Police Chief James Craig will continue to serve as Deputy Mayor for public safety, with no additional compensation. It is not uncommon to have more than one deputy mayor. From 2014-16, Carol OCleireacain served as Deputy Mayor for the Economic Policy while Ike McKinnon served as the citys administrative and chartered deputy mayor.