DETROIT – Attorney Todd Russell Perkins announced his candidacy for mayor of Detroit.
The announcement occurred on Monday (Jan. 20), and Perkins said the decision was made after much introspection and community engagement.
An exploratory committee assessed the feasibility and support for a campaign, continued engagement with community leaders, and gathered feedback from constituents to determine and help define his mayoral campaign.
“I am excited and compelled to pursue this opportunity because Detroit deserves strong and experienced leadership,” said Perkins. “The committee and my community engagement helped us better understand the issues, identify unmet promises, and define unfulfilled commitments that matter most and continue to impact our community. It will also help to define and determine the best path forward.
Attorney Todd Russell Perkins
The campaign committee will be headed by the chairman, Honorable Richard P. Hathaway, retired judge, with additional members and information to be announced at a formal kick-off in the coming weeks.
