Angela Calloway - Ballotpedia

City Council District 2 | City of Detroit

Angela Calloway is from Detroit, Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and education from Spelman College and a law degree from the Detroit College of Law.

Before taking public office, Angela was an adult education instructor, teaching continuing education and literacy programs to adult learners. She also worked as a human resources administrator, hearing officer, and small business owner. 

Angela is a member of the Detroit City Council, representing District 2. She assumed office in 2022 and is currently serving her first term.

Council Member Angela Whitfield Calloway Ordinance to Ban Cashless Businesses Passes Unanimously

As a city council member, called for an ordinance to prevent new dollar stores from opening in the city.

As a city council member, called for an ordinance to prevent new dollar stores from opening in the city because they stock processed and low-nutrition foods.

Believes property taxes in Detroit are too high.

As a city council member, proposed an ordinance banning cashless retail and food service businesses.

- As a city council member, called for an ordinance to prevent new dollar stores from opening in the city because they stock processed and low-nutrition foods.
- Believes property taxes in Detroit are too high.
- As a city council member, proposed an ordinance banning cashless retail and food service businesses.

Economy

As of August 12, 2025, Angela Calloway did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports reallocating funds from the Detroit Police Department.

Supports redistributing funds from the Detroit Police Department.

- Supports redistributing funds from the Detroit Police Department.

Public Safety

Health care facility protesters have new restrictions in Detroit - Bridge Detroit

Voted against an ordinance that would restrict protests outside of healthcare facilities.

- Voted against an ordinance that would restrict protests outside of healthcare facilities.

Healthcare

SUPPORTING GOVERNOR WHITMER’S “PRE-K FOR ALL” PLAN

As a City Council member, supported Governor Whitmer’s “Pre-K for All” plan.

- As a City Council member, supported Governor Whitmer’s “Pre-K for All” plan.

Public Services

Energy & the Environment

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Angela Calloway

- 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.