The Detroit Economic Club will host outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan for a public conversation marking the conclusion of his 12-year tenure leading the city. Scheduled to begin at 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Motor City Casino Hotel, the event will serve as a reflective forum on his time in office and may include insights into his upcoming bid for Michigan governor as an independent candidate. Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield is set to assume leadership in January 2026, succeeding Duggan as the city’s top executive. The discussion will be led by Huntington Bank Chairman Gary Torgow, offering attendees and viewers a chance to hear directly from one of Detroit’s longest-serving mayors. Individuals unable to attend in person can access the live broadcast via Local 4+ or Detroit PBS.
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Watch live: Mayor Mike Duggan’s exit interview at Detroit Economic Club
The Detroit Economic Club is hosting an exit interview with Mayor Mike Duggan. n nThe program is set to begin at 12:35 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Motor City Casino Hotel. Duggan is expected to touch on his tenure as Detroit’s mayor for the last 12 years and may tap into his campaign for Michigan governor as an independent. Mayor-Elect Mary Sheffield will take over as the city’s chief executive in January 2026. n nHuntington Bank Chairman Gary Torgow will moderate the interview. Those who are unable to attend can watch the livestreamed interview through Local 4+ or Detroit PBS.