Crastana Anderson is from Detroit, Michigan.

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Cranstana's campaign for Detroit City Council Member, District 3 is her first entry into politics. 

Believes in restoring pride, purpose, and power to Detroit’s District 3 by "championing economic opportunity" and investing in the future of youth.

Believes true economic change starts at the community level with neighbors collaborating, businesses reinvesting locally, and leaders serving with transparency and integrity.

- Believes in restoring pride, purpose, and power to Detroit’s District 3 by "championing economic opportunity" and investing in the future of youth.
- Believes true economic change starts at the community level with neighbors collaborating, businesses reinvesting locally, and leaders serving with transparency and integrity.

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Believes real change starts with community ownership and collective effort, and supports neighborhood cleanups and local business assistance.

- Believes real change starts with community ownership and collective effort, and supports neighborhood cleanups and local business assistance.

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Cranstana Anderson

Cranstana Anderson's campaign for Detroit City Council Member, District 3 is her first entry into politics. 

As of August 11, 2025, Cranstana Anderson did not have a website or any information online.

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City Council District 3 | City of Detroit

Scott Benson is from Los Angeles, California. He holds an undergraduate degree from Hampton University, a master’s degree in urban planning from Wayne State University, and a finance certificate from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife, Andrea, in Detroit.

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Scott is a small business manager at Midtown Detroit Inc. He previously worked as a real estate developer. 

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Scott is currently a member of the Detroit City Council, representing District 3. He was first elected in 2013 and has served two terms.

Focused on job creation, fiscal responsibility, and improving city services for residents.

Focused on "job creation, fiscal responsibility, and improving city services for residents."

- Focused on "job creation, fiscal responsibility, and improving city services for residents."

Supports the Detroit Land Bank Authority, which was established in 2008 to oversee vacant and blighted properties in Detroit.

Supports the Detroit Land Bank Authority, which was established in 2008 to oversee vacant and run down properties in Detroit.

Supports the 0% Interest Home Repair Loan Program, but acknowledges that city grant programs for senior housing are "oversubscribed" with long wait times.

Supports the No Interest Home Repair Loan Program.

- Supports the Detroit Land Bank Authority, which was established in 2008 to oversee vacant and run down properties in Detroit.
- Supports the No Interest Home Repair Loan Program.

As a city council member, wrote and implemented an ordinance to shut down non-compliant and ultra-violent strip clubs.

As a city council member, wrote and implemented an ordinance to shut down "non-compliant and ultra-violent strip clubs."

- As a city council member, wrote and implemented an ordinance to shut down "non-compliant and ultra-violent strip clubs."

As of August 11, 2025, Scott Benson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports using modern data collection methods to reduce crime, such as ShotSpotter.

Supports funding for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum.

- Supports using modern data collection methods to reduce crime, such as ShotSpotter.
- Supports funding for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum.

Supports robust regional transit and stable funding for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Historical Museum.

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Scott Benson

Scott Benson is from Los Angeles, California. He holds an undergraduate degree from Hampton University, a master’s degree in urban planning from Wayne State University, and a finance certificate from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business. He lives with his wife, Andrea, in Detroit.

Scott is currently a member of the Detroit City Council, representing District 3. He was first elected in 2013 and has served two terms. He is running for re-election in 2025.

As of August 11, 2025, Scott Bensonn did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports the city's No Interest Home Repair Loan Program, which launched in 2015.

Worked on implementing the Energy Waste Reduction Detroit Benchmarking Ordinance for sustainability.

- 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.