Candidate Profile: Michael Stephen Ri'chard For Detroit Clerk ...

Michael Ri'chard has a bachelor's degree in political science from Central State University and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Detroit. 

Michael previously ran for Detroit clerk in 2021 but did not win. 

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Michael is a supervisor at the Wayne County Veterans Affairs department. He has also worked as a teacher, a legislative aide, and an administrator.

As of June 3, 2025, Michael Ri'chard did not have a website or any information online.

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Esther Haugabook is lifelong resident of Detroit.

Esther previously served three terms on the Virginia Park Citizens District Council.

Esther has over 25 years in real estate, housing policy, and community development.

Supports small and minority-owned businesses with micro-grants and resources.

Supports activating vacant lots and storefronts for pop-up markets and community spaces.

Supports using empty lots and storefronts for pop-up markets and community spaces.

Supports connecting workforce training to local jobs and housing opportunities.

Supports connecting the workforce to local jobs and housing opportunities.

- Supports small and minority-owned businesses with micro-grants and resources.
- Supports using empty lots and storefronts for pop-up markets and community spaces.
- Supports connecting the workforce to local jobs and housing opportunities.

Supports mixed-income housing developments.

Supports promoting grants for historic home preservation and senior homeowner.

Believes in protecting long-term residents with equitable development policies.

Believes in protecting long-term residents with fair development policies.

Believes in preserving neighborhood character while creating opportunities for future generations.

Believes in protecting neighborhood character while creating opportunities for future generations.

- Supports mixed-income housing developments.
- Supports promoting grants for historic home preservation and senior homeowner.
- Believes in protecting long-term residents with fair development policies.
- Believes in protecting neighborhood character while creating opportunities for future generations.

Supports expanding community-based policing and mental health crisis teams.

Supports investing in violence prevention programs and youth engagement.

- Supports expanding community-based policing and mental health crisis teams.
- Supports investing in violence prevention programs and youth engagement.

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

Plans to enhance street lighting, parks, and neighborhood safety for families.

Wants to improve street lighting, parks, and neighborhood safety for families.

Plans to host monthly town halls and respond to resident concerns within 72 hours.

Supports promoting after-school programs, youth centers, and a District Youth Council.

- Wants to improve street lighting, parks, and neighborhood safety for families.
- Plans to host monthly town halls and respond to resident concerns within 72 hours.
- Supports promoting after-school programs, youth centers, and a District Youth Council.
- Plans to establish family resource hubs.

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George Adams, Jr. was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Henry Ford Community College and Ashland Seminary. 

George Adams Jr. is a real estate developer and licensed realtor in Detroit. He is also the founder and president of 360 Detroit, Inc., an organization focused on revitalizing the Virginia Park Community. 

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George ran for the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners in 2017 and did not win. 

Supports inclusive and sustainable neighborhood development to enhance community engagement, strengthen local economies, and create vibrant spaces for residents.

Supports inclusive and sustainable neighborhood development to improve community engagement, strengthen local economies, and create lively spaces for residents.

- Supports inclusive and sustainable neighborhood development to improve community engagement, strengthen local economies, and create lively spaces for residents.

Supports providing affordable housing for Detroit residents.

- Supports providing affordable housing for Detroit residents.

As of June 3, 2025, George Adams, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports an efficient public transportation system that connects neighborhoods, reduces travel time, and provides equitable access to jobs, education, and essential services.

- Supports an efficient public transportation system that connects neighborhoods, reduces travel time, and provides equitable access to jobs, education, and essential services.

George Adams, Jr.

George Adams, Jr. was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, where he has committed his life to revitalizing neighborhoods and empowering the communities he loves. He attended Henry Ford Community College and Ashland Seminary, equipping him with the knowledge and skills to make a significant impact in his field. As the youngest of four siblings, he plays a crucial role in supporting his 82-year-old mother, nurturing a close-knit family bond. His commitment to community extends beyond his immediate family, as he has been embraced and considered a son by many elders within the community.

George Adams Jr. is a real estate developer and licensed realtor in Detroit. He has created over 100 jobs and managed $2 million in real estate development projects, contributing to the area’s economic growth. His work has included developing more than 65,000 square feet of real estate, with a focus on adding affordable housing options for families. He attended Henry Ford Community College and Ashland Seminary, and he is running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 5 in Michigan.

George Adams Jr. previously ran for the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners in District 5 in 2017 and did not win. He is running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 5 in Michigan, declaring his candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 5, 2025.

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

Supports inclusive and sustainable neighborhood development.

As of June 3, 2025, Michael Hartt did not have a website or any information online.

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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 June 3, 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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Tatjana Jackson is from Detroit, Michigan. She attended Central Michigan University, where she studied political science and international relations. She has an associate’s degree in international law from Henry Ford Community College.

Tatjana Jackson is an educator at the Charles H. Wright Museum. She also works as a professional vocalist.

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Tatjana's campaign for Detroit City Council Member, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

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

Supports balancing new growth with preserving local communities and Detroit's rich culture and history.

Supports balancing growth with preserving local communities and Detroit's rich culture and history.

- Supports balancing growth with preserving local communities and Detroit's rich culture and history.

Plans to prioritize public services such as education, health, and neighborhood restoration.

- Plans to prioritize public services such as education, health, and neighborhood restoration.

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

Tatjana Jackson is from Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Western High School and attended Central Michigan University, where she studied political science and international relations. She has an associate’s degree in international law from Henry Ford Community College.

Tatjana Jackson is an educator at the Charles H. Wright Museum, where she teaches students from across Michigan about African American history. She also works as a professional vocalist, using her music to share touching and positive messages. Jackson studied Political Science and International Relations at Central Michigan University and Henry Ford Community College, earning an Associate Degree in International Law. Motivated by a deep love for her community, she is running for Detroit City Council in District 5.

Tatjana Jackson’s campaign for Detroit City Council Member, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

Tatjana Jackson is from Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Western High School and attended Central Michigan University and Henry Ford Community College, where she earned an associate’s degree in international law. A fourth-generation Detroiter, she serves as president of her neighborhood association in the community where she was born and raised. Her family has deep roots in the city: her grandfather, Nathaniel Holloway II, was among the first black dentists to own a dental practice in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and he was also an investor in the Detroit Civil Rights movement and one of the founders of First Independence Bank, one of the largest African-American owned banks in the United States; her father, Von Jackson, is an inventor and served the City of Detroit as a firefighter for over 20 years; her brother is currently a City of Detroit firefighter today; and she is the great granddaughter of Rhoda Hennessey, who was among the first women to own a business in Detroit, founding the Law Den Nursing Home on Webb st., a place she cherished during her childhood visits with elders.

Tatjana Jackson is an educator and professional vocalist. She works at the Charles H. Wright Museum, where she teaches students from all over the state about African American history. She also performs as a vocalist, using her voice and music to share touching and positive messages.

Tatjana Jackson’s campaign for Detroit City Council, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

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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 June 3, 2025, Willie Burton did not have a website or any information online.

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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Willie is from Detroit, Michigan. He attended St. Martin De Porres High School in Detroit and the University of Minnesota. He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Central State University. He resides in Bloomfield Hills in Oakland County.

Willie is a commissioner on the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, representing District 5 since 2014. He chairs the Board’s Promotions Appeals Committee and serves on the Budget and Public Relations committees. Nationally, he serves on the Finance and Newsletter Subcommittees of NACOLE, an association for civilian oversight of law enforcement.

Before joining the Board, Willie spent two years on the Detroit Public Schools Police and Public Safety Oversight Committee, where he reviewed school security policies. He then worked as Director of Community Relations for Wayne County Commissioner Martha G. Scott, leading community outreach efforts. In 2016, he coordinated field operations as the Detroit and Wayne County Field Director for the Bernie Sanders for President campaign. Earlier, he ran as the Democratic candidate for District 4 in the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010. Willie studied Business Administration at Central State University. He is now running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 5.

Willie Burton is a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners in Michigan, representing District 5. He became the youngest police commissioner in the U. S. when he took his seat in 2014 following his election by District 5 voters. His current term ends on January 1, 2026. Burton was a Democratic candidate for District 4 in the Michigan House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010, state legislative elections and was defeated in the Democratic primary on August 3, 2010, by Maureen Stapleton. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 5, 2025, and is running for re-election to the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners to represent District 5. Burton is also running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 5 in Michigan.

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

Willie E. Burton attended Central State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Additional details about his personal background are not available at this time.

Willie Burton is a Police Commissioner on the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners for District 5. He has held this position since 2014, becoming the youngest person in the U.S. to serve as a police commissioner. In this role, he chairs the Promotions Appeals Committee of the board and serves on the committees for the Budget and for Public Relations. Before his election, Burton was the Detroit and Wayne County Field Director for the 2016 Bernie Sanders for President Campaign, where his team was largely responsible for Sanders winning the state. He attended Central State University and majored in Business Administration.

Willie E. Burton is currently a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, representing District 5. He was first elected in 2014, becoming the youngest police commissioner in the U.S., and is serving his second term with his current term ending on January 1, 2026. Burton was a Democratic candidate for District 4 in the Michigan House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010, state legislative elections but was defeated in the Democratic primary on August 3, 2010, by Maureen Stapleton. He is also running for election to the Detroit City Council to represent District 5, having declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on August 5, 2025.

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

Willie is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central State University. 

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

- Opposes the use of facial recognition technology by police.

As of June 4, 2025, Willie Burton did not have a website or any information online.

- Supports the police department while also encouraging investment in community programs that address the causes of crime.

- Supports increasing funding for public transportation.

Willie is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He attended Central State University. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central State University. Information on Willie Burton’s personal family life, neighborhood, and church attendance is not available at this time.

Willie is a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, representing District 5, a position he has held since 2014. He chairs the board’s Promotions Appeals Committee and serves on its Budget and Public Relations committees. Before joining the board, he served as Director of Community Relations for Wayne County Commissioner Martha G. Scott. In 2016, he was the Detroit and Wayne County Field Director for the Bernie Sanders for President campaign, where his team was largely responsible for winning the state. He also ran as the Democratic candidate for District 4 in the Michigan House of Representatives in the November 2, 2010 state legislative elections.

Willie Burton’s campaign for Detroit City Council Member, District 5 is not his first entry into politics. He currently serves as a member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners representing District 5, a post to which he was first elected in 2014—becoming the youngest police commissioner in the U.S.—and he was re-elected in 2021 for a term ending January 1, 2026. Burton previously ran as a Democratic candidate for Michigan House of Representatives District 4 in 2010 but was defeated in the primary.

- 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.