Though not surprising, it is sad to see a lack of diversity amongst the final 18 city council candidates; only one non-African American candidate. With all the calls for change and Detroit turning a new leaf, has this election actually provided that? Though Detroit is a majority black city, there are pockets of significant Latino, white and Arab populations, yet none are represented on the board….And in the foreseeable future, that will not change.

I guess we do have 2 things to look forward too however; the first openly gay elected official in Detroit and the potential to change the charter to elect by district. The latter may change the homogeneity of the city council and promote increased diversity in city government.