Who Advocates for the People? A Conversation with Detroit Ombudsman Sherry Gay-Dagnogo

In this powerful and timely conversation, Detroit City Ombudsman Sherry Gay-Dagnogo joins host Attorney Todd Perkins to discuss community leadership, education, justice, equity, and political accountability—and why all of it matters now more than ever.

As Detroit’s Ombudsman, Sherry Gay-Dagnogo serves as an advocate for residents, working to hold city departments accountable while ensuring voices from the community are heard. In this episode, she shares her personal journey in public service, her deep commitment to education as a tool for change, and how understanding history, governance, and civic responsibility shapes stronger policies and more equitable outcomes.

This conversation explores:

• The role of the Detroit City Ombudsman and how the office supports residents
• Why education changes life trajectories and strengthens communities
• The importance of justice, equity, and political accountability in local government
• How community engagement leads to better governance and policy outcomes
• The challenges of political advocacy and the need for collaborative solutions
• Building a lasting legacy of leadership that empowers future generations

Sherry Gay-Dagnogo also reflects on the evolving political landscape in Detroit, the importance of youth involvement, and future initiatives focused on education, outreach, and resident advocacy.

If you care about Detroit politics, civic engagement, government accountability, education reform, and community leadership, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and real-world perspective from someone doing the work on the ground.

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More about Sherry Gay-Dagnogo:

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