Chantel Watkins, Horace Sheffield, McClendon Starks II and Denzel McCampbell. A chair with State rep. Karen Whitsett’s name crossed out sits between Sheffield and Starks. Photo: Samuel Robinson

State Rep. Karen Whitsett wasn’t present at a candidate forum last week but it didn’t stop the candidates, moderators and members of the audience from calling out her support of conservatives.

Candidates running for city council and board of police commissioner spoke about what they would do if elected at the LaVonne M. Sheffield Bridge Center Library on Grand River last week for a community forum targeting voters on Detroit’s west side within District 7.

Write-in candidate McClendon Starks II made his pitch to voters, outlining a community centered vision for the seat, while Board of Police Comm

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