Councilman Fred Durhal III is the second former mayoral opponent to endorse city council president Mary Sheffield for Detroit mayor.

Durhal announced he was backing Sheffield Monday at In Harmony Cafe Sweets & More, a coffee shop on the city’s west side along Dexter Avenue within District 7, the council district he represents. Sheffield’s campaign said the business was chosen because of its location on the boundary line of both leaders’ districts.

Former candidate Saunteel Jenkins announced her support of Sheffield’s campaign last week.

“I knew if it wasn’t me, I wanted to make sure Detroit was in the best possible place to have experienced leadership,” Durhal told reporters Monday outside the coffee shop. “You heard me talk about it on the campaign trail. Council president has been dow

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