Mary Sheffield Makes History as Detroit's First Woman Mayor: A New Chapter in Urban Leadership

Nov 05, 2025 11:12 am CST

Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has made history as the first woman elected to lead Detroit, defeating Rev. Solomon Kinloch in Tuesday's general election. Sheffield, who will succeed three-term Mayor Mike Duggan in January, inherits a city showing positive signs of recovery with balanced budgets, reduced crime rates, and population growth after decades of decline. Her priorities include education, public safety, and ensuring Detroit's revitalization benefits all neighborhoods.