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Thank You, Detroit!

To all of my supporters, volunteers, voters, and neighbors across District 5 — thank you.

While the outcome of this election was not what we hoped for, I am deeply grateful for the trust and support you showed me throughout this campaign. Together, we raised our voices for accountability, for justice, and for a Detroit where every neighborhood is respected and every resident has a seat at the table.

Public service has never been about titles for me — it has always been about people. I will continue to fight for the values we share: mental health services rooted in compassion, civilian oversight of law enforcement, housing that honors our communities, and opportunities that uplift rather than displace.

I remain committed to being a voice for those too often left out of the conversation. This movement doesn’t end with one election — it continues with every conversation, every block meeting, every effort to hold power accountable and demand transparency.

Thank you for walking this road with me. The journey for a better Detroit is far from over — and I’ll still be on the frontlines.

In solidarity,
Commissioner Willie E. Burton
Candidate for Detroit City Council, District 5

Willie E. Burton: A Proven Fighter for Detroit’s Working Families

I’m Willie E. Burton, your elected Police Commissioner for District 5 and the youngest to ever serve in the nation. I’ve stood shoulder to shoulder with working people, demanding accountability, transparency, and real investment in our communities. Now, I’m stepping up to run for Detroit City Council in District 5, and I’m asking for your support.
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12 Years of Service to Detroit’s District 5

As Police Commissioner for Detroit’s District 5 for 12 years, I’ve delivered results:
    • I voted to deploy body cameras across all precincts to protect officers and residents from false claims.
    • I backed Project Green Light, helping install real-time crime-prevention cameras at over 310 Detroit businesses, and expanding the program to senior citizen residences.
    • I supported a raise in officer starting pay from $31,000 to $37,000 and a 4% salary increase for all officers, plus educational reimbursements for those who serve our city.

Fighting for Jobs, Mental Health, and Community Safety

        • I launched the Fight Crime, Grow Jobs Initiative, helping 700+ small businesses access capital and create apprenticeships and internships for Detroit youth.
        • I championed gun safety, securing and distributing 1,000 free gun locks across all 12 precincts.
        • I formed the Mental Health Task Force with Wayne State University to confront the mental health crisis in our communities.

But There’s More Work to Do.

Detroit deserves leadership that puts people over profit. That’s why, as a City Council Member, I will: ✅ Vote for tax and social justice, ensuring those who benefit most from Detroit’s revival pay their fair share. ✅ Push for more affordable housing so every Detroiter has a place to call home. ✅ Defend affordable water rates, because water is a human right—not a luxury. ✅ Demand better public transit so workers and families can get where they need to go without barriers. ✅ Return power to the people by making sure our city government works for all Detroiters, and not just billionaires.

Public Money for Public Good.

The choice is clear: If you believe in a Detroit that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few—vote for Willie E. Burton for City Council District 5. Together, we can build a safer, fairer, and stronger Detroit.