Detroit’s mayoral race is drawing attention as City Council President Mary Sheffield faces scrutiny over free Jeezy concert tickets she received from Comerica Bank. Sheffield did not use the tickets herself but gave them to two community members. The city’s Corporation Counsel confirmed that no ethics rules were violated, as reported by The Detroit News.
Ahead of the November 4 general election, Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr., Sheffield’s opponent, raised concerns about possible corruption in City Hall after reports of her inquiry into Jeezy concert tickets, calling it “yet another warning sign that a culture of corruption is creeping back into City Hall” and noting that “Detroiters still carry the scars of systemic corruption,” according to Audacy and ClickOnDetroit. Sheffield’s campaign denied wrongdoing, citing section 2-106.4 of Detroit’s ethics ordinance. Council Member Fred Durhal III endorsed Sheffield while promoting more ethics training for city officials. The Detroit Board of Ethics is scheduled to review the matter on October 15.
With Mayor Mike Duggan pursuing a run for governor, the race for Detroit’s mayoral seat has grown more competitive. Free Jeezy concert tickets provided to City Council President Mary Sheffield have come under scrutiny, though the city’s legal office confirmed no ethics rules were violated. Comerica Bank declined to comment, citing customer privacy. Sheffield continues to receive backing from city council members, while opponents remain critical. The Detroit News noted that Rev. Solomon Kinloch Jr.’s campaign said his wife, who also attended the concert, was invited to speak about her community work supported by corporate sponsors.
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