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Willie has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central State University.

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Willie previously worked as the Detroit and Wayne County Field Director for the Bernie Sanders for President campaign.

Willie currently serves as a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners representing District 5. He was first elected in 2013 and is currently serving his third term. Burton previously ran for the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010 and 2018 but did not win.

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

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Opposes the use of facial recognition software by the police department.

- Opposes the use of facial recognition software by the police department.

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Renata Miller is from Detroit, Michigan, and a founding member of the Detroit Historic District Alliance. 

Renata is retired from United Auto Workers (UAW)

As of August 12, 2025, Renata Miller’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports protecting Detroit’s historic neighborhoods and advocating for "responsible, community-led development."

Supports policies to maintain affordability and livability in Detroit, aiming to help working families and seniors.

- Supports protecting Detroit’s historic neighborhoods and advocating for "responsible, community-led development."
- Supports policies to maintain affordability and livability in Detroit, aiming to help working families and seniors.

Supports investing in youth and education to ensure future opportunities.

- Supports transparency in city decisions.
- Supports investing in youth and education to ensure future opportunities.

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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.