Detroiters who believe the city is moving in the right direction are far more likely to vote in next week’s mayoral election than those who say it’s on the wrong track, according the most recent installment of the The Detroit Metro Area Communities Study (DMACS).
“The survey offers powerful insights into some of the hopes and concerns shaping this historic election. We’re seeing variation in who feels motivated to vote,” said Yucheng Fan, data manager for the Detroit Metro Area Communities Study, which found that Detroiters’ levels of optimism about the city is tied to the likelihood of voting in the mayoral election.
Jeffrey Morenoff, professor of sociology and public policy who co-leads DMACS, said, “We see notable differences by age, race and city council district, which underscore the importance of capturing the diversity of Detroiters’ views.”
