Monique Baker McCormick

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 commissionerelected in Redford Township and proudlyrepresents Northwest Detroit — the community where she was born, raised, and educated.

A Democrat, U.S. Army veteran, mother, andbusinesswoman, 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 maycontain 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.

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 drive civic engagement. The Council has advanced initiatives on youth mental health, gun reform, and economic justice.

She also hosts quarterly “Getting to Know Wayne County” forums to equip residents with resources and knowledge to strengthen their communities.

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.