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Governor of Wayne State University

Shereef Akeel

Candidate for Governor of Wayne State University

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Civil rights attorney
Lives in
Oakland County
Campaign website
akeelforwsu.com

Civil rights and human rights attorney whose cases include a class action for Abu Ghraib detainees. He holds a University of Michigan bachelor's degree, a Wayne State MBA and a Detroit College of Law degree, and is a certified public accountant.

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Documented positions

Education

Economy & jobs

Health & human services

  • Supports expanded student mental health services

    Platform - Shereef Akeel for WSU

    Campaign website · Committee for Shereef Akeel · akeelforwsu.com

    “Enhance mental health and wellness services.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports more oversight of WSU contracts and spending

    Platform - Shereef Akeel for WSU

    Campaign website · Committee for Shereef Akeel · akeelforwsu.com

    “Increase oversight on contracts, spending, and leadership accountability.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shereef Akeel on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.

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