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. 

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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 June 3, 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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Roy McCalister, Jr.

Roy McCalister Jr. is a member of the Detroit City Council representing District 2. He previously worked as an investigator and legal aid specialist at the Federal Defender Office, where he supported defense teams by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. He spent over 26 years at the Detroit Police Department, rising to detective lieutenant and serving as the commanding officer of the Homicide Section. Before joining the police, McCalister served in the United States Army and Reserves as a chief warrant officer IV and special agent. In 2004, after 23½ years with the Army Criminal Investigative Division, he retired from military service. He retired from the Detroit Police Department in 2006 after more than 26 years on the force.

Roy McCalister Jr. is running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 2 in Michigan. He previously served as a member of the Detroit City Council in Michigan, representing District 2 from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2022. Prior to his tenure on the council, McCalister ran for Detroit City Council in every election since 2009 and once in the 2014 Democratic primary elections for the Michigan House of Representatives but did not win. McCalister declared his candidacy for the District 2 primary scheduled on August 5, 2025.

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

Supports integrating community violence interruption strategies into the Detroit Police Department to address conflicts before they escalate.

Supports the re-implementation of a city-wide mental health task force and seminars.

As of June 4, 2025, Roy McCalister, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Roy McCalister Jr. is from Detroit, Michigan. He is an alumnus of Detroit Mackenzie High School. A lifelong resident of Detroit, he has dedicated his life to public service. He has been married to Polly Ann for 32 years. He is a loving father to two sons and a grandfather to two granddaughters and two grandsons. He is a member and deacon at Cedar Christian Church.

Roy McCalister, Jr. is a former member of the Detroit City Council, representing District 2 from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2022. Before his time on the council, he worked as an investigator and legal aid at the Federal Defender Office, where he helped prepare defense cases and conduct investigations. He then spent over 26 years at the Detroit Police Department, retiring in 2006 as a Detective Lieutenant and commanding officer of the Homicide Section, overseeing murder investigations. Earlier in his career, McCalister served 23½ years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves Criminal Investigative Division as a Chief Warrant Officer IV and special agent, retiring in 2004.

Roy McCalister Jr. served as a member of the Detroit City Council in Michigan representing District 2. He assumed office on January 1, 2018, and left office on January 1, 2022. The former federal investigator ran for Detroit City Council in every election since 2009 and once in the 2014 Democratic primary elections for the Michigan House of Representatives. He is running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 2 in Michigan and declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 5, 2025.

Supports tax relief policies that protect long-term residents, attract new homeowners, and incentivize small businesses.

Supports providing fair housing and employment opportunities for returning residents.

Believes in "strong leadership at the city council and accessible representation in district 2."

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Angela Calloway - Ballotpedia

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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 June 3, 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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Angela Calloway

- 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 of June 4, 2025, Angela Calloway did not have a website or any information online.

Angela Calloway is from Detroit, Michigan. She attended Cooley High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and Education from Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, and she earned a law degree from the Detroit College of Law.

Angela Calloway is a Council Member for Detroit City Council representing District 2. She has served in this role since January 1, 2022. Prior to taking office, she worked as an adult education instructor, teaching continuing education and literacy programs to adult learners. She also served as a human resources administrator, overseeing employee recruitment and benefits. Additionally, she worked as a hearing officer, adjudicating administrative hearings, and she owned and operated a small business, managing day-to-day operations and customer relationships.

Angela Calloway is a member of the Detroit City Council in Michigan, representing District 2. She assumed office on January 1, 2022, after defeating incumbent Roy McCalister Jr. in the general election for Detroit City Council District 2 on November 2, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2026. Calloway is running for re-election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 2 in Michigan. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 5, 2025, and the general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

As of June 4, 2025, Angela Calloway’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Helena Scott - Ballotpedia

Helena Scott is a lifelong resident of Detroit, Michigan. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Marygrove College with a minor in political science. She is a member of the Coalition of Union Women Voters. Helena has two adult children.

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Before taking public office, Helena was the community liaison for State Representative LaTanya Garrett,  the lead organizer for Southeast Michigan Jobs with Justice, and a reservations sales and service trainer for United Airlines.

Helena is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. She was first elected in 2021 and is currently serving her second term.

Supports small business growth through grants and funding for first-time business owners.

Supports reducing taxes for working families.

- Supports small business growth through grants and funding for first-time business owners.
- Supports reducing taxes for working families.

As of June 3, 2025, Helena Scott’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports increasing funding to recruit and retain police officers and first responders.

- Supports increasing funding to recruit and retain police officers and first responders.
- Supports gun control.

Supports restoring education funding to 2011 levels.

Supports comprehensive legislation to develop curriculums that promote an environment for students to excel in reading by funding reading intervention programs and other learning tools instrumental in increasing the reading levels for our children. Improved education funding legislation will provide the ability to assess where students are and develop comprehensive plans for intervention and development that create positive out comes from implementation and assist in improving students reading levels and aid in the current 3rd Grade Reading Law.

Supports funding intervention programs and learning tools to improve education outcomes and help kids read.

Supports expanding civil rights to the LGBTQ+ community.

- Supports increasing education funding.
- Supports funding intervention programs and learning tools to improve education outcomes and help kids read.
- Supports expanding civil rights to the LGBTQ+ community.

Supports funding for clean energy initiatives.

- Supports funding for clean energy initiatives.

Supports increased funding for infrastructure improvements, including water and lead paint testing and addressing water runoff.

- Supports increased funding for infrastructure improvements, including water and lead paint testing and addressing water runoff.

Helena Scott

As of June 4, 2025, Helena Scott 1’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Helena Scott 1

Helena Scott is a lifelong resident of Detroit, Michigan. She attended Boynton Elementary School and graduated from Samuel C. Mumford High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Marygrove College with a minor in political science. She is a member of the Coalition of Union Women Voters, and her sister-in-law was the late Detroit City Councilwoman President Pro-Tem Brenda M. Scott.

Helena is a state representative in the Michigan House of Representatives, where she has represented District 8 since January 1, 2025. She previously worked as the Lead Organizer for Southeast Michigan Jobs with Justice, a unity coalition of over 70 labor union, community, faith based and student organizations. She also worked as a training coordinator for the League of Women Voters of Detroit and served as the Community Liaison for State Representative LaTanya Garrett in District 7. In 2017 while organizing for SEMJwJ on the One Fair Wage & Earned Paid Sick Time Campaigns she collected over 5,000 signatures for the One Fair Wage Ballot Initiative to raise the wages for restaurant and tipped workers.

Helena Scott is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 8. She assumed office on January 1, 2025, and is serving her first term, which ends on January 1, 2027. In the House, she serves on five standing committees and is chair of the Energy, Communications & Technology committee. Scott is running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 2 and declared her candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 5, 2025.

Helena is from Detroit, Michigan. She attended Samuel C. Mumford High School. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Marygrove College.

Helena Scott is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 8. She assumed office on January 1, 2025, and her current term runs through January 1, 2027. Scott is running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 2 in Michigan, having declared her candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 5, 2025.

Helena Scott is currently a member of the Michigan House of Representatives representing District 8. She assumed office on January 1, 2025, and her current term ends on January 1, 2027. Scott is running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 2. She declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 5, 2025.

As of June 3, 2025, Helena Scott 1’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a state representative, repealed taxes on retirement funds.

As a County Commissioner, reinstated prevailing wage.

Supports increased funding for infrastructure improvements, including water and led paint testing, and water run off.

Supports increased funding for infrastructure improvements, including water and led paint testing, and addressing water runoff.

- 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.