Howard Grad, 28, Joins Lineup of Mayoral Hopefuls

Detroit's current mayor is 69. Andrae Townsel, who wants his job, is 28.

"I've hired my campaign managers, strategic media consultants and financial director," the Howard University doctoral student tells Steve Neavling of Motor City Mukraker.

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Mayor Dave Bing hasn't said whether he'll run again. The field for August's primary includes Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon; Mike Duggan, former CEO of Detroit Medical Center; former city attorney Krystal Crittendon; state Rep. Fred Durhal Jr. and former Rep. Lisa Howze/