Saunteel Jenkins Wants to Be Detroit’s CEO—And She’s Got the Résumé (and Receipts)

Saunteel Jenkins Wants to Be Detroit’s CEO—And She’s Got the Résumé (and Receipts)

Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORK July 21, 2025 ~ In a mayoral race dominated by name recognition and political legacy, Saunteel Jenkins is betting that experience, empathy, and a bold housing plan can cut through the noise—and the polls. Trailing frontrunner Mary Sheffield by 30 points in recent polls, the former Detroit City Council President is leaning into her executive chops and personal story to stand out in a crowded nine-…