Joel Haashiim is from Detroit, Michigan. He has a diploma in building and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning from Ford Technical School, as well as commercial driver training from New Buffalo School. He lives with his nine children and eighteen grandchildren in Northwest Detroit. 

Joel is a wholesale distributor at his own distribution business.

Joel’s campaign for Detroit mayor is his first entry into politics. 

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Supports creating a public bank in Detroit.

Supports promoting and supporting Black, Brown, and Female owned businesses.

Supports promoting and supporting Black, Brown, and woman-owned businesses.

Aims to build and improve business relations with Detroit corporate entities.

Aims to build and improve business relations with corporations in Detroit.

Supports sunsetting the Detroit Business Authority (DBA).

Supports ending the Detroit Business Authority (DBA).

Supports using tax abatement, tax capture, and tax increment finance policies to stimulate economic growth.

Supports using special tax programs, like lowering taxes or using future tax money.

Wants to reduce privatization of city work.

- Supports creating a public bank in Detroit.
- Supports promoting and supporting Black, Brown, and woman-owned businesses.
- Aims to build and improve business relations with corporations in Detroit.
- Supports ending the Detroit Business Authority (DBA).
- Supports using special tax programs, like lowering taxes or using future tax money.
- Wants to reduce privatization of city work.

Economy

Plans to discontinue the Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO).

Opposes the Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO), which is intended to allow neighborhood input on development projects, and proposes a "True Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) Policy" instead.

Wants to create more affordable housing options.

Believes in addressing the $600 million property tax over-assessment issue.

Believes in addressing a "$600M property tax over-assessment."

Believes in addressing the decline of Detroit's population through targeted housing and urban development initiatives.

Believes in addressing the decline of Detroit's population.

- Opposes the Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO), which is intended to allow neighborhood input on development projects, and proposes a "True Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) Policy" instead.
- Wants to create more affordable housing options.
- Believes in addressing a "$600M property tax over-assessment."
- Believes in addressing the decline of Detroit's population.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in addressing crime and recidivism through prevention efforts.

- Believes in addressing crime and recidivism through prevention efforts.

Public Safety

Believes homelessness and mental health issues are interconnected.

- Believes homelessness and mental health issues are interconnected.

Healthcare

Wants to design and create a Detroit child care program.

- Wants to design and create a Detroit child care program.

Public Services

As of June 2, 2025, Joel Haashiim’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports public transportation for all, including disabled individuals.

- Supports public transportation for all, including disabled individuals.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to design and create a City of Detroit Career Academy with a focus on growth occupations.

Plans to create a comprehensive adult continuing education program.

Supports funding for Pre-K and K-12 education.

Advocates for better support of Pre-K and K-12 education.

Plans to provide annual municipal funding for the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD).

Plans to provide annual municipal funding for the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) of $1.5 million to $2 million.

- Plans to design and create a City of Detroit Career Academy with a focus on growth occupations.
- Plans to create a comprehensive adult continuing education program.
- Advocates for better support of Pre-K and K-12 education.
- Plans to provide annual municipal funding for the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) of $1.5 million to $2 million.

Education

Ethics & Conduct

Joel Haashiim

Supports "Making the City of Detroit Retirees Whole," which likely refers to addressing pension or retirement benefits for city retirees.

Supports using special tax programs, like lowering taxes or using future tax money, to help businesses grow and bring more jobs and development to the area.

- Supports creating a public bank in Detroit.
- Supports promoting and supporting Black, Brown, and woman-owned businesses.
- Aims to build and improve business relations with corporations in Detroit.
- Supports ending the Detroit Business Authority (DBA).
- Supports using special tax programs, like lowering taxes or using future tax money, to help businesses grow and bring more jobs and development to the area.

Plans to create a True Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) Policy.

Opposes the Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) and proposes a "True Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) Policy."

- Opposes the Detroit Community Benefits Ordinance (CBO) and proposes a "True Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) Policy."
- Wants to create more affordable housing options.

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

Joel is from Detroit, Michigan. He has a diploma in building and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning from Ford Technical School, as well as commercial driver training at New Buffalo School. He lives with his nine children and eighteen grandchildren in Northwest Detroit. I

Joel Haashiim is a wholesale distributor at his own distribution business.

Joel Haashiim’s campaign for Detroit Mayor is his first entry into politics. 

Joel is from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Vaughn’s Book Store on Dexter Street in Detroit and later pursued vocational training, including a diploma in building and heating, ventilation and air conditioning from Ford Technical School, as well as commercial driver training at New Buffalo School. He lives with his nine children and eighteen grandchildren in Northwest Detroit. Information on his church attendance is not available at this time.

Joel Haashiim is a wholesale distributor. He works at his own distribution business, where he has been since selling his retail stores. At 20 years old, he opened up his first store called BROTHERS PARTY STORE on 7mile and Hartwell. He also opened two more stores shortly afterwards. After selling those stores, he became a wholesaler and distributor, selling products to chain stores like Kmart, Spartan, and Wynn Dixie across the U.S. and internationally. He has also led 15 international trade delegations to countries such as Japan, Qatar, Dubai, the Bahamas, Ghana, China, and Liberia to promote trade and commerce between U.S. and foreign companies.

Joel Haashiim’s campaign for Detroit Mayor is his first entry into politics. Joel Haashiim is running for Detroit mayor as a critic of the status quo.

Joel Haashiim is from Detroit, Michigan. He attended college, where he learned several trades and traveled the world, including studies in building and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning at Ford Tech, training at Hudson Construction Company, and obtaining a commercial driver’s license from New Buffalo School. Before running for office, he was a businessman in Northwest Detroit who ran a party store and became a wholesaler. He lives in Northwest Detroit and is the father of nine children and the grandfather of eighteen. He attends Greater Grace Church.

Joel is a wholesaler and distributor of consumer goods. He operates his own distribution business, selling party supplies and other products to retailers across the U.S., including Kmart, Spartan, and Winn-Dixie, and coordinating international shipments. He began his career at age 20 when he opened Brothers Party Store on Seven Mile Road and Hartwell, followed by two more retail locations. After selling those stores, he shifted to wholesale and distribution, traveling across the U.S. and abroad to supply chain retailers. He also attended college while traveling and has led 15 international trade delegations to countries such as Japan, Qatar, Dubai, the Bahamas, Ghana, China, and Liberia to promote commerce between U.S. and foreign companies.

Joel Haashiim’s campaign for Detroit Mayor is his first entry into politics. A 73-year-old former businessman, he devoted decades behind the scenes trying to uplift Detroit and now, retired, is ready for the public spotlight. He is running for mayor as a critic of the status quo.

Supports promoting and supporting Black, Brown, and female-owned businesses.

Plans to design and create a City of Detroit Career Academy focused on growth occupations.

Plans to design and implement a Detroit Child Care Program.

Plans to work with the city council to create more affordable housing options.

Believes in addressing crime and recidivism through effective prevention strategies.

Plans to address homelessness and mental health issues.

Plans to create a Comprehensive Adult Continuing Education Program.

Plans to design and create a Detroit Child Care Program.

Supports providing annual municipal funding of $1.5 million to $2 million for the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD).

Supports creating a Detroit Municipal Bank, also known as a public bank.

Supports public transportation for all citizens, including disabled individuals.

Joel is from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Ford Technical Center for building and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning studies, the Hudson Construction Company training program, and New Buffalo School for commercial driver’s license training. He trained in several trades and attended college while traveling the world. He lives with his nine children and eighteen grandchildren in Northwest Detroit. He attends services at Greater Grace Church.

Joel Haashiim is a retired business owner who began his career in retail. At 20, he opened his first shop, Brothers Party Store, on 7 Mile and Hartwell and soon expanded with two more party stores. After selling those stores, he transitioned into wholesale and distribution, supplying products to chains like Kmart, Spartan, and Wynn Dixie across the U.S. and internationally. Over his career, he led 15 international trade delegations to countries including Japan, Qatar, Dubai, the Bahamas, Ghana, China, and Liberia, working with U.S. and foreign companies and government partners to promote trade and commerce.

Northwest Detroit resident Joel Haashiim, a former businessman who ran a party store and became a wholesaler, is stepping up to compete for the seat after years, he says, of feeling that political leaders are not working enough for the community. Joel Haashiim’s campaign for Detroit Mayor is his first entry into politics.

Believes in fair tax and utility payments for corporations and businesses.

Supports the sunset of the Detroit Business Authority (DBA).

Believes in addressing the "$600M Property Tax Over-Assessment" issue.

Plans to work with the city council to create affordable housing options.

Supports funding for Pre-K and K-12 Education.

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- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.