LOCAL · MI · 1978-1989
Erma Henderson
Council President · Detroit · Democrat · Michigan
On the record
First African-American woman Detroit Council President
Background
Michigan's Council President · Detroit of Detroit 1978–1989: Erma Henderson — 11-year tenure. Took office after Carl Levin; succeeded by Maryann Mahaffey. Note: First African-American woman Detroit Council President. Same-year political environment (1978): Governor William Milliken; Attorney General Frank Kelley.
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Others who held this office in Michigan
- Maryann Mahaffey (1990-1997)
- Carl Levin (1974-1977)
- Mel Ravitz (1973-1974)
- Edward Connor (1958-1969)