Ex-TV anchor becomes Detroit’s 1st openly gay council candidate

Former TV-anchor Charles Pugh is the first openly gay candidate to run for city council. Excerpt:”I think there will be people who grumble about it and some people who may stray away from voting for me because of that, but I think Detroiters already know me. I believe Detroiters are open-minded, hardworking people who really do accept people who are different.”I’m focused on bringing a level of class and dignity and respect for the job that Detroiters want.” Read the entire article here.

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Former TV-anchor Charles Pugh is the first openly gay candidate to run for city council.

Excerpt:

“I think there will be people who grumble about it and some people who
may stray away from voting for me because of that, but I think
Detroiters already know me. I believe Detroiters are open-minded,
hardworking people who really do accept people who are different.

“I’m focused on bringing a level of class and dignity and respect for the job that Detroiters want.”

Read the entire article here.

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