Community Roots. Proven Leadership.
In November 2024, Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick was re-elected to her fourth term as Wayne County Commissioner, continuing her record of bold, community-driven leadership. She made history as the first African American commission re-elected in Redford Township and proudly represents Northwest Detroit — the community where she was born, raised, and educated.
A Democrat, U.S. Army veteran, mother, and businesswoman, she holds a master’s degree in business from Walsh College and is the broker/owner of McCormick Real Estate & Financial Group, celebrating 28 years in the real estate industry.
National Leadership & Women in Government
In 2026, Commissioner Baker McCormick was named President of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Women’s Council, whose mission is to advance women in leadership nationwide.
As 2026 President, she launched a National Youth Council, convening young leaders in Washington, D.C., and across the country to ensure youth voices are heard at every level of government. Her initiative empowers young people to understand their rights, communicate community needs, and become informed, civically engaged citizens.
Environmental & Health Justice Champion
A fearless and courageous advocate, Commissioner Baker McCormick fights unapologetically for communities that have too often been overlooked.
•“Our Hair, Our Health” (2026): Sponsored in February 2026, this resolution addresses the targeted marketing of toxic, largely unregulated chemicals in Black hair products. She is calling for greater oversight and urging women to read product labels carefully — especially synthetic braiding hair that may contain harmful toxins.
•Justice 40 Resolution (2025): Adopted unanimously, this measure demands stronger regulation to stop the dumping of toxic chemicals in communities, advancing environmental justice across Wayne County.
•24 Hour Access Voter Drop Boxes (2020): A resolution by Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick urging Wayne County communities, including Detroit, to add drop boxes for absentee voters to submit their ballots during the fall election has been adopted by the Wayne County Commission. Download Resolution No. 2020-370(PDF, 357KB).
•Mental Health Awareness Month (2020): Noting the strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a resolution by Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick has created a mental health month for Wayne County. Download the mental health resolution(PDF, 111KB).
Youth & Community Empowerment
In 2020, she led the unanimous creation of the Wayne County Commission Youth Council (WCCYC), bringing together youth from diverse backgrounds to shape policy and promote civic engagement. The council has advanced initiatives on mental health, gun reform, and economic justice. During the 2022–23 school year, members traveled to Lansing to meet with state representatives and discuss gun control legislation, and they have also made recommendations to expand student mental health support.
She also hosts quarterly “Getting to Know Wayne County” forums, connecting residents with resources and information to help strengthen their communities.
The council was established through a resolution drafted by Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick and includes students nominated by all 15 county commissioners from high schools in their districts. Students interested in joining for the next school year can contact her office for more information.
Service & Governance
Commissioner Baker McCormick served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1988–1996. She serves on the Health and Human Services, Economic Development, and Ways and Means Committees and chairs the Wayne County Commission Youth Council.
She is a Board Member of the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority and Presbyterian Villages of America, helping guide economic development and senior services across the region. She is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
A Fearless Voice for the People
Known as a bold, fearless, and courageous advocate, Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick fights for veterans, seniors, children, working families, and underserved communities. Her leadership is rooted in action — protecting public health, advancing environmental justice, empowering youth, and ensuring every Wayne County resident has both a voice and a pathway to opportunity.
Discussing the decline in African American home ownership: Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick recently discussed the ongoing decline in home ownership among African Americans and what the Wayne County Commission is doing to reverse the trend in an interview with WXYZ-TV.
Awards & Personal Background
Baker McCormick has received numerous honors, including two “Spirit of Detroit Awards.” In 2021, she was recognized by Black Family Development Inc. with the County Advancement Award for her leadership and community service and also received the Most Supportive Realtor & Politician Award from the Greater Detroit Realist Association.
She was again honored with a “Spirit of Detroit Award” in December 2023 during a District 6 holiday community meeting, presented by Detroit City Council President James Tate.
She serves as President-Elect of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Women’s Council for 2025–2026, alongside other national leaders.
Baker McCormick is a proud mother of two adult daughters and a grandmother and remains committed to giving back to the community that has supported her.