Impact Detroit Magazine Impact Detroit Event Magazine July 2014 | Page 14

! IDM: Mary, that is great you will have to invite me out to one of your speaking engagements. Are you a foodie? What are some of your favorite spots in Detroit? ! Mary: Well there are so many But “Joe Muer Seafood” has a great happy hour menu, they have a very good Salmon Slider. “They Say” is another one they have really good wings. I just like to keep things healthy watch what I eat to maintain good health and always keep things in moderation. IMD: You are council women of District 5 which just so happens to be my district and I’m very excited about that, what are some of your plans to better our neighbors? ! Mary: It’s so much I want to do I will probably focus on safety number one. Blight then make the district more economic competitive by bringing in an investment and creating a district were people will want to move into and a place they will want their children to attend neighborhood schools. We are working now on bringing neighbors together to engage with one another without waiting on city government, or the Mayor. Ive been holding theses different events monthly were we bring in residents in the immediate area and talk about whats going on and how can we help one another. In fact I helped your husband start a block club which is so important. As we move forward we have to get the community engaged and the fact that your husband even wanted to start a block club is huge. ! IDM: We are excited about the block club too. ! Mary: Yea, Yea I am too. So starting block clubs focusing on safety getting rid of blight and making our district economically competitive are my main focus. ! IDM: What are some of your other passions or hobbies? ! Mary Sheffield staying in shape Mary: I’m real big on Family I lost my Mother 2 years ago. ! IMD: I’m so sorry. ! Mary: Oh, Thank you, so I just value family I spend a lot of time with my family. I just have a lot of passion for the betterment of life in general and just trying to help people and serve the city, our young people, our women, and that’s about it. ! IDM: Well Thank you so much for allowing Impact Detroit Magazine to come sit and chat. ! Mary: Thank you for coming and you can come back any time you want. -end !