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Looking at Mike Duggan’s Legacy as Detroit’s Mayor

Dec 8, 2025 | 1:49 PM

Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR

PODCASTS:

Dec. 8, 2025 ~ Adolf Mongo, political advisor, joins Marie Osborne to talk about Mayor Mike Duggan’s farewell.

Dec. 8, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, editorial page editor of the Detroit News and author of the Nolan Out Loud morning report, joins Marie Osborne to discuss Mayor Mike Duggan’s departure.

DETROIT ~ As outgoing Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan sets his sights on the governor’s office, the city he governed is reflecting on his tenure as its leader. Having been in office since 2014, Duggan is set to leave office in January, replaced by newly elected Mayor Mary Sheffield. His tenure is marked by lower crime rates, refurbished buildings, and navigating Detroit‘s bankruptcy over a decade ago.

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