Political Integrity - Looking Back and Facing Forward with Sonya Mays

08/26/21 • 55 min

While Orlando was traveling for business, Donna sat down with Sonya Mays, President and CEO of Develop Detroit and Treasurer of Detroit School Board, on Tuesday August 24th, the day BEFORE the FBI searches were announced, to discuss some provocative thoughts about ways to improve political integrity in Detroit.
We also discuss Sonya's work history, community development, bankruptcy, emergency managment and Detroit Public Schools.

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