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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

When I first became Mayor 12 years ago, listening to Detroit residents was a top priority as our city began to change. Thanks to residents like Marilyn Winfrey who invited me into their homes, we were able to have meaningful conversations about the future of our neighborhoods.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Detroit serving as your mayor has been the honor of my lifetime. For 12 years, we rolled up our sleeves together, neighbors, block clubs, businesses, faith leaders, and families and proved what’s possible when Detroit believes in itself. Watch Farewell Speech here: youtu.be/0ZPq5muVMxI?...

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Mayor Mike Duggan’s Farewell Message to Detroit | 12 Years of Progress

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Glynn Court is an example of what we can achieve when the public and private sectors work together to address Detroit's housing needs.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

As we celebrate the holidays, we are reflecting with gratitude on our years of service to the city. We're thankful for the milestones we've achieved, the friends we've made, and the community that brings us all together. As 2025 comes to a close and we welcome the new year.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Detroit is closing out FY24–25 in a strong financial position. 📊Years of disciplined budgeting, collaboration with myself, City Council, and effective financial management across City departments have resulted in a $105M budget surplus.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Big news for affordable housing in Detroit. 🏘️ The City of Detroit has been awarded four highly competitive 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits, unlocking nearly 200 new affordable and supportive housing units across the city.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Motor City Match was launched ten years ago, the vision was simple. We wanted to help Detroiters turn vacant buildings into active storefronts and turn ideas into real businesses. Today marks the 200th Motor City Match ribbon cutting,

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Detroit is growing, the city built 1 billion dollars in affordable housing in the last 6 years. We dont stop! That's why the Pilot Ordinance Program makes it easier than ever to build affordable housing. In addition, there's 47 projects and 450 million already approved.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Over 30,000 Detroiters have taken ownership! The Detroit Land Bank has worked to ensure residents, not out-of-town speculators decide how neighborhoods grow, giving Detroiters a real say in their community's future.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Three years ago, I was so proud to present Betty Brooks - one of the grande dames of Detroit's cultural community - with the first ACE Awards medal for her lifetime of contributions. I was deeply saddened to learn of her passing.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Today, Detroit, we celebrate that the Detroit Health Department’s Rides to Care program has delivered 20,000+ free roundtrip rides since last year, helping women who are pregnant and caregivers of infants up to 1 year old get to vital prenatal and postnatal appointments.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Detroit's momentum keeps building. Our city's credit rating continues to climb, thanks to strong financial management, steady development, and rising residential property values. Even through uncertain times, even the pandemic, Detroit maintained solid reserves and stayed on track.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Twelve years ago, Motor City Match set out to help Detroiters open the doors to their dreams including restaurants, gyms, hair salons, hardware stores and more.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Detroit is building a city where everyone belongs! With over $1.6 billion invested in affordable housing over the past six years, residents now have access to quality apartments, so families can stay in the neighborhoods they love. Affordable housing is a priority in Detroit.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

When I took office, less than 30% of homicides were being cleared, and non-fatal shootings were solved at just 15%.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

What was once filled with debris and blight is now a pathway of connection and renewal. The Joe Louis Greenway has 6 miles open, 6 miles under construction, and will soon become almost 30-mile loop linking neighborhoods across Detroit.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

What used to be a desolate, flooded school is now a renewed anchor in the neighborhood. The historic Higginbotham School will be transformed into affordable housing and new apartments, and the team made sure the community was at the center of every decision.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

What may have seemed a forgotten space with a closed rec center has now been completely transformed into the newly renovated AB Ford Park on the east side in District 4.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Building a Beautiful Detroit, Block by Block! Since its launch in 2021, the Neighborhood Beautification Program has provided grants to block clubs, neighborhood associations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations across the city to create community gardens, improve public spaces.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, Detroit. Thank you for letting me be part of this incredible journey.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

From the bright floats to the big smiles, today’s Thanksgiving Parade brought our Detroit family together in the best way.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Carjackings have dropped 88% dramatically since 2013 when it was 15 Carjackings a week. Now in 2025 with the help of DPD, Green Light Program, Real Time Crime Center and Partnering Agencies. Detroit now sees less than 2 carjackings a week.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Two years ago, we transformed Dexter Avenue with a brand-new streetscape, and now the corridor is coming back to life!

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Detroit’s growing population needs more affordable homes and we’re making it happen.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Every Detroit family deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. Detroit surpassed a historic milestone, over $1 billion invested in affordable housing.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Since 2014, Detroiters have turned more than 30,000 vacant lots into something beautiful.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

What was once forgotten is now flourishing.Property values in Detroit have nearly tripled, and homeowners are building generational wealth right here in our neighborhoods. See how Detroit programs are helping residents grow and thrive: Detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Detroit is the future of technology, manufacturing, construction and so much more. Detroit led the conversation on America's Essential Economy at the inaugural Ford Pro Accelerate summit, held at the newly restored Michigan Central Station.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Putting Detroit homes back in the hands of Detroiters. For too long, out-of-town speculators have bought up homes for cheap, ignored taxes, and mistreated tenants. Those days are coming to an end.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Ten years ago, homes in the Marygrove and Fitzgerald neighborhoods were abandoned and selling for under $10,000. But together with residents, we reimagined what was possible.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Detroit thank you! We came together today and we now have over 1300 volunteers that have signed up across 85 sites ready to go to distribute food for those impacted by SNAP interruptions.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Detroit's financial future is strong. Built on years of smart planning and fiscal responsibility. Income and property tax revenues have doubled in five years, strengthening every neighborhood's foundation for the long term. Detroit is built to endure and poised to continue progress.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Detroiters are changing their futures through the Occupied Buy Back Program. 88 participants graduated in 2024. More than 1,300 families have received their deeds since 2016.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Kresge didn't just invest in Detroit, they stayed. By choosing Marygrove over a downtown tower, they showed what real belief in Detroiters looks like: building with the people who never left.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Detroiters who stayed and invested in their neighborhoods are seeing it pay off. Property values are rising, homes are being restored, and Detroiters are building generational wealth. Mr. Johnson's $40,000 investment is now worth $100,000, proof that Detroit is leveling up together.

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Mayor Mike Duggan @michaelduggan.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Detroit's blight removal mission is almost complete. 47,000+ vacant houses down to fewer than 1,000 left. 50,000 lots now ready for Detroiters to build, grow, and create what's next. Learn more: detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit #DetroitStrong #NeighborhoodRevitalization

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