RISE HIGHER DETROIT

The Rise Higher Detroit transition is about creating an open, people-powered process that listens to every voice and turns community priorities into action. We are launching the largest and most inclusive engagement effort in our city’s history, designed to ensure that Detroiters are shaping the path forward.

As Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield prepares to take office, this transition initiative will:

• Conduct a citywide survey reaching residents in every Council district — both online and through on-the-ground canvassing — to capture real information about Detroiters’ own priorities.

• Convene Transition Committees, made up of policy experts, civic leaders, youth and community advocates to interpret survey results, translate them into actionable recommendations, and collaborate with City departments to vet and refine policy ideas.

• Host community events across all neighborhoods where residents can see priorities clearly displayed, and share their ideas, stories, and solutions for how City government can better serve them.

Together, these efforts will culminate in a Transition Action Plan — a roadmap that reflects the voices, values, and aspirations of Detroiters and guides the Sheffield Administration’s governing agenda. 

Sign up to stay informed about future opportunities to share your perspective, take the survey, or join us at an upcoming community meeting. Together, we’re rising higher — to build a Detroit that truly works for all of us.