Here's who's running for Detroit City Council in District 5

Here's who's running for Detroit City Council in District 5

There are seven candidates on the August primary ballot to fill the seat of Council President Mary Sheffield, who currently represents District 5. Sheffield, who has served on council since 2013, is running for mayor. Voters can vote for two of the seven candidates, and the top two vote-getters will advance to the general election in November.  District 5’s border takes the shape of a lightning bolt across the city center, reaching from the East…