History has been made in Detroit as City Council President Mary Sheffield has won the Detroit mayoral race, becoming the first-ever woman elected as the citys mayor.

Sheffield beat her opponent, political newcomer Solomon Kinloch, Jr., the head of Triumph Church.

Its a groundbreaking moment in Detroit politics, and I talked with some longtime Detroiters and community leaders for their perspective on Sheffields victory.

Hear the full speech from Mary Sheffield in the video below

Born and raised in the Motor City, Sheffield was the youngest person ever elected to Detroit City Council at the age of 26, and is now the first female mayor.

How significant is this victory? I asked former Detroit City Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel.

Its an inflection point, and its a huge opportunity, Cockrel s

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