Detroit’s first woman mayor marks the culmination of decades of women’s political influence in the city — and brings Detroit in line with most other major U.S. cities that already have elected women mayors.

Melvin "Butch" Hollowell said Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield's transition team would be the "most community-driven" in Detroit's history.

Detroit voters will decide between City Council President Mary Sheffield and Pastor Solomon Kinloch in Tuesday's mayoral election, marking a pivotal moment as Mayor Mike Duggan exits office.

Action should follow history, say four community-minded Detroit women who wish to work with Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield as soon as possible.