# Janeé Ayers

Janeé L. Ayers (born October 10, 1981) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. In 2015, Ayers was appointed to Detroit City Council as an at large member after the resignation of Saunteel Jenkins, and elected for the remainder of the term on November 8, 2016. She was reelected to city council for a full four-year term on November 7, 2017. Ayers was defeated in the November 2021 City Council general election.

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* It is Election Day! No matter what happens today know that I am grateful for the outpouring of support I've received during this campaign. Thank you. I love Detroit and share your desire to see this city reach its unlimited potential. Let's do this!
* While working as a hospitality worker at MGM Grand Casino, I became one of the youngest members of the UNITEHERE! Local 24 contract bargaining team. It's an honor to receive the endorsement of @unitehere
* My work is far from over, and I am grateful for the trust of these organizations. I want security for our seniors, stability for our families, and fair compensation for our workers
* The final two Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) drive-thru events are today at Patton Rec Center 10-4pm and on Saturday from 11-3pm Lasky Rec Center.
* Coffee Hours are perfect for sharing your thoughts and learn about upcoming legislation and programs. Hope to see you there!
* Detroit currently has 15 legislators in Lansing, the new maps could make it zero. These maps also erase majority Black districts and are not reflective of Detroit
* Covering the eastside of Detroit, I am grateful for the Grosse Pointe Democratic Club's endorsement. I appreciate the support I've received so far for my reelection campaign
* Election Day is coming up fast! We have thousands of voters to talk to. Let's keep an experienced and dedicated public servant as our City Council At Large member. Help reelect Janeé Ayers by volunteering today
* During my time as your Detroit City Council At Large member, I pushed for increasing Detroit Department of Transportation funding to improve reliability and accountability so riders can be confident needs will be met
* Thank you to Michigan's Mighty 14th District Democrats for endorsing my reelection campaign. I am so grateful for your support.
* Detroit's rebound has helped bring back a key industry: private security. . . . However, many of the security officers who keep downtown safe for others are unable to enjoy the benefits of the same prosperity they help secure.
* The SEIU surveyed nearly 50 security officers in downtown Detroit and found that officers can earn as little as $22,000. Nearly half of the officers surveyed say they rely on public assistance to make ends meet, while a quarter note that have to work two jobs to support themselves and their families.
* The same people who secure these downtown buildings are the ones who lived here and stayed here during the city’s greatest struggles. . . . We need one Detroit, where no working person should struggle to put food on the table for their families. . . . All working families [deserve] the opportunity to participate in Detroit’s resurgence and thrive with at least a $15 hourly wage.