Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig formally announced his mayoral bid Wednesday, kicking off his campaign with, "Hollywood Craig is back" to reporters at an east side barber shop. Craig stressed the next mayor needs to focus on investing in schools,

Former police chief James Craig says Detroit should elect him mayor based on his ties to the city and history as a public servant, not his political party. Why it matters: Craig is the only stated Republican so far in the nonpartisan race to lead a heavily Democratic city.

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is filing paperwork to run for mayor in this year’s election. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org

The former longtime Detroit police chief is expected to announce his candidacy for mayor at a press conference Wednesday at 11 a.m. (watch above in our live player). Craig will be making the announcement from Executive Cuts on Jos Campeau in Detroit.

The former Detroit police chief spoke with the media from a small business Wednesday, officially launching his mayoral campaign.