Why Saunteel Jenkins Wants to Lead Detroit as Mayor – Ep. 134 w/ Saunteel Jenkins

What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Saunteel Jenkins, a trailblazing public servant, nonprofit leader, and 2025 candidate for Mayor of Detroit. From serving on Detroit City Council to leading The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), Saunteel brings decades of experience in government, social work, and community leadership. In partnership with Citizen Detroit and Politics on the Go (PoGo), this conversation dives into the policies, purpose, and people that continue to shape her vision for a more equitable Detroit.

We're talking:

• Why she’s running for mayor and what makes this moment personal
• Lessons from her time on City Council and in the nonprofit sector
• Her approach to public safety, affordable housing, and economic mobility
• Centering compassion and lived experience in leadership
• Building a city that works for all Detroiters, not just a few

Tap in for a thoughtful and purpose-driven discussion with a lifelong Detroiter committed to healing, hope, and forward-thinking leadership.

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