James Tate, Jr.

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James Tate is from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Benedictine High School and Wayne State University. He lives with his wife, Dr. Nutrena Watts Tate, in Detroit.

City Council President Pro Tem, District 1 | City of Detroit

James is currently a member of the Detroit City Council, representing District 1. He was first elected in 2009 and has served four terms. His current term ends on January 1, 2026. 

Created DiscoverD1.com, the City of Detroit's only district-wide comprehensive online business directory.

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Created the City of Detroit's only district-wide comprehensive online business directory at DiscoverD1.com.

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As of August 11, 2025, James Tate, Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

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- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.