Detroit (WWJ) -- Detroit residents are headed to the polls on Tuesday.
At least a few of them... with voter turnout only expected to be around 15% as city residents decide some key issues.
Detroiters are deciding if Mayor Mike Duggan will serve a third term or if his opponent, Anthony Adams, who served as deputy mayor under infamous ex-mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, will take the reins of the city.
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Duggan commented on the expected low turnout, saying the people who are angry and want change will show up to vote; although he wants those that are happy to get out and vote too.
“The bigger the turnout, the better it is for me,” said Duggan.
Some political analysts say Adams will have a tough time beating Duggan, especially with such a low turnout.
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But Adams told WWJ that the momentum is clearly on his side.
“This has been an incredible journey talking to the people of Detroit and really understanding their issues and concerns,” said Adams. “We put up a great fight and we’re looking forward to a great victory tonight.”
There will also be at least four new city council members to vote for in Detroit and the city clerk's race is also on the ballot. People will also be able to bote on three proposals. Proposal R would establish a Reparations Task Force, Proposal E would decriminalize some drugs while Proposal S would amend the city charter to give residents more say on how the city spends its money.
Polls are open until 8 p.m.