Craig confirms mayoral bid; Dearborn Heights mayor tapped as ambassador to Tunisia + more - WDET 101.9 FM

Former Detroit Police Chief Announces Bid for Mayor

Photo: Gillis Benedict ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCASTS: March 13, 2025 ~ Following his failed bids for Michigan governor and the U.S. Senate, former Detroit Police Chief James Craig joins Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss his formal announcement of his candidacy for mayor, entering a crowded field. Craig said his 44 years in public service qualify him for this position up for election in November. March 13, 2025 ~ Wednesday,…

Craig confirms mayoral bid; Dearborn Heights mayor tapped as ambassador to Tunisia + more - WDET 101.9 FM

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover former Detroit Police Chief James Craig’s mayoral candidacy announcement; President Donald Trump’s nomination of Dearborn Heights mayor Bill Bazzi as the next U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia; and more.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.James Craig for mayor of DetroitFormer Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced his plans to …

Mayoral candidate James Craig says Trump alliance will benefit Detroit

“Hollywood Craig is back.”  Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig opened his first press conference since launching a campaign for mayor by acknowledging a nickname sometimes used to criticize his penchant for the spotlight of television cameras. Craig made it clear he was joking, but his decision to seek the city’s top leadership role was not made lightly. “I’m not running for mayor because I want to be in charge, I’m running because I want t…