Mary Sheffield
Profile
Mary Sheffield is an American politician serving as the 76th mayor of Detroit since January 2026, becoming the first woman to hold the office. Previously, she served on the Detroit City Council from 2014 to 2026, including a tenure as council president starting in 2022, where she was the youngest person to hold that position. A member of the Democratic Party, Sheffield has focused her political career on community investment and advocating for underserved neighborhoods. She holds a bachelor's degree in public affairs from Wayne State University and a master's degree in public administration from Central Michigan University.
Details
- Born
- June 9, 1987 · 39 years old
- Birth place
- Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Education
- Wayne State University, Central Michigan University
- Career
- Disciplinary hearing officer for Wayne County jail system, co-pastor of New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church
