Roy McCalister Jr. - Ballotpedia

Roy is from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Detroit Mackenzie High School. He lives with his wife, Polly Ann, and their two children. He is a member and Deacon at Cedar Christian Church.

Roy retired from the Detroit Police Department in 2006. He previously worked as an investigator and legal aid specialist at the Federal Defender Office. He spent over 26 years at the Detroit Police Department, where he served as a detective lieutenant and the commanding officer of the Homicide Section. Before joining the police, he served in the United States Army and Reserves as a chief warrant officer IV and special agent. 

It's Any Man's Race in Detroit's District 2 - WDET 101.9 FM

Roy previously served as a member of the Detroit City Council, representing District 2 from 2018 to 2022. Prior to his election to the council, Roy ran for Detroit City Council in every election since 2009 and once in the 2014 election for the Michigan House of Representatives but did not win. 

Supports reforming Michigan's Auto No-fault law to reduce high insurance rates for working families and small businesses.

Supports increasing economic activity and job creation.

Aims to have quality grocery stores and restaurants in District 2.

- Supports reforming Michigan's Auto No-fault law to reduce high insurance rates for working families and small businesses.
- Supports increasing economic activity and job creation.
- Aims to have quality grocery stores and restaurants in District 2.

Economy

Supports reducing property taxes to encourage homeownership and business investment.

- Supports reducing property taxes to encourage homeownership and business investment.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports integrating community violence interrupters into the Detroit Police Department.

Supports helping wrongfully convicted residents restore their rights and receive compensation.

- Supports integrating community violence interrupters into the Detroit Police Department.
- Supports helping wrongfully convicted residents restore their rights and receive compensation.

Public Safety

Supports re-implementing a city-wide mental health task force and seminars.

- Supports re-implementing a city-wide mental health task force and seminars.

Healthcare

Supports assisting veterans with housing and employment opportunities.

- Supports assisting veterans with housing and employment opportunities.

Public Services

As of August 12, 2025, Roy McCalister, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports infrastructure investments that create jobs and improve the city's competitiveness, including upgrading roads, transit, and expanding broadband access.

- Supports infrastructure investments that create jobs and improve the city's competitiveness, including upgrading roads, transit, and expanding broadband access.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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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.

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

Supports reallocating funds from the Detroit Police Department.

Supports redistributing funds from the Detroit Police Department.

- Supports redistributing funds from the Detroit Police Department.

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

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

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.

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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.