MorningSide Spotlights Deputy District Manager

Last month, The MorningSider welcomed to the neighborhood new District 4 Manager Mr. Rodney “Rod” Liggons. This month, we would like to feature District 4 Deputy Manager Dennis Perkins.

Dennis is a Native Detroiter and a lifelong Eastsider, having grown up in what is known as the West End on Bewick between E. Warren and Canfield and he later lived in the Ravendale Community, across the street from his grandparents. He attended the Detroit Public Schools, Our Savior Lutheran School and is a graduate of Renaissance High School. Dennis holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Marygrove College and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan.

Public service has long been at Dennis’ core. He joined the Detroit Police Department in 1994 and served in several different capacities, the last being the Administrative Sergeant of the Chief's Neighborhood Liaison's office.

In early 2016, Dennis retired from the Detroit Police Department after nearly 22 years. In 2018, he was appointed as the Business Liaison for District 5 and appointed as the Deputy Manager for District 4 in 2019.

Dennis has worked tirelessly on behalf of District 4 and is a valued member of the community. The MorningSide Community Organization congratulates Dennis on his accomplishments and record of service, and we look forward to years of mutual collaboration and prosperity.