Melia Howard replaces Todd Bettison, who is set to be Detroit's interim police chief. For the second time in Detroit's history, a woman has been named the new deputy mayor of the city.

Howard marks Detroit’s second woman to serve as deputy mayor, according to the city. Nettie Seabrooks was the first woman to take on the role from 1994 to 1997 under former Mayor Dennis Archer.

Howard, who currently serves as director of community engagement, ... (CBS DETROIT) — The city of Detroit announced on Wednesday that longtime advisor Melia Howard will be the new deputy mayor.

Howard marks Detroit’s second woman to serve as deputy mayor, according to the city. Nettie Seabrooks was the first woman to take on the role from 1994 to 1997 under former Mayor Dennis Archer.

Detroit Deputy Mayor Melia Howard was tasked with investigating what happened in the tragedy involving Tateona Williams' family and to come up with a plan to prevent it from happening again.

Deputy Mayor Melia Howard, who attended the viewing on Wednesday, identified the children as 2-year-old A’millah Currie and 9-year-old Darnell Currie.

In a video news release, Detroit Deputy Mayor Melia Howard said her administration has been working closely with the family to help provide housing and support during this difficult time.

Mayor Mike Duggan has named Director of Community Engagement Melia Howard as the city's next deputy mayor, officials announced Wednesday. Howard will assume her new role Nov. 11 following Deputy ...

Melia Howard named Detroit's new deputy mayor, to replace Todd Bettison. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press. Updated Thu, October 31, 2024 at 11:50 AM UTC. 2 min read.

Mayor Mike Duggan announced his new deputy mayor Wednesday after his former deputy Todd Bettison left the post to be Detroit's interim police chief. Duggan's longtime adviser on neighborhood economic ...