Mary Sheffield

Detroit mayor (2026-); as council president voted to approve $59M+ in contracts for Gayanga, whose owner she disclosed a relationship with and who donated to her campaign

Mayor of Detroit · Person · City of Detroit · in office since Jan 1, 2026

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Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield disclosed her relationship with Gayanga CEO Brian McKinney to the Board of Ethics in 2019; the board's advisory opinion said disclosure is not required unless a relationship meets the definition of a 'domestic partnership', and her spokesperson said the guidance indicated the situation did not meet the standard for disclosure or recusal.

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BridgeDetroitSheffield disclosed her relationship with Gayanga CEO Brian McKinney to the Board of Ethics in 2019

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