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Detroit City Council narrows field to two for open seat

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Detroit's City Council is re-interviewing two finalists for an open seat, after failing to reach a super-majority of votes as required by the city's charter.   

A city council seat has been open since November 7, when Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins resigned to take over a non-profit group in Detroit.

135 people applied for the job. 

The council narrowed that list to 17, and now there are two top contenders: Deborah Walker, and Janee Ayers. 

Council will hold another vote after the re-interviews, which are scheduled to take place next Tuesday.

Tracy Samilton covers energy and transportation, including the auto industry and the business response to climate change for Michigan Public. She began her career at Michigan Public as an intern, where she was promptly “bitten by the radio bug,” and never recovered.
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