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Detroit City Council has a new president

Michigan Public | By Stateside Staff
Published January 6, 2014 at 4:41 PM EST
Brenda Jones
The new Detroit City Council President, Brenda Jones.

There was an important vote today as members of Detroit's City Council chose a new leader.

Councilwoman Brenda Jones edged out previous Council president Saunteel Jenkins.

Michigan Radio's Sarah Cwiek explains what happened.

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