How to watch Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's final State of the City address
Duggan will give his thoughts on Detroit's future from inside Bedrock's new mixed-use development on the site of the former Hudson's department store.
"For 40 years since Hudson's closed, this block has been a huge dead spot in the heart of downtown and a reminder of all that had left the city. Next week, most Detroiters will be able to get their first look inside and when it opens later this year, they will be able to once again feel a sense of wonder and pride being on the Hudson's block," said Duggan in a statement.
CBS News Detroit is simulcasting live coverage of the address beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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In November 2024, Duggan announced he
would not seek a fourth term in office
. In December, Duggan followed up on that announcement by
kicking off his campaign for Michigan governor
, electing to run as an independent in the 2026 race.
Duggan is Detroit's 75th mayor. He is serving his third four-year term and is the second-longest-serving mayor behind Coleman Young, who was elected to five terms and 20 years. His current term ends in January 2026.
Duggan first took office in January 2014, and
the city emerged from its historic bankruptcy
in December of that year.
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