Mary Sheffield is an American politician who has served as a member of the Detroit City Council since 2014. Mary is a member of the Democratic Party who made history by being elected as the first female mayor of Detroit in November 2025.
Mary Sheffield Biography
| Full Name | Mary Sheffield |
| Nickname | Mary Sheffield |
| Profession | Politician |
| Date of Birth | 1987 |
| Age | 38 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media | LinkedIn X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Update soon |
| College | Wayne State University Central Michigan University |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor degree in politic Master degree in public administration |
Mary Sheffield Age
Mary Sheffield was born in 1987 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. She is 38 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Libra.
Mary Sheffield Relationships
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Update soon |
| Spouse/Husband | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
Mary Sheffield Family
| Father’s Name | Horace Sheffield III |
| Mother’s Name | Updates soon |
| Brother’s Name | Not publicly known |
| Sister’s Name | Not publicly known |
Career
| Debut | After education she started working at county jail system |
| Political | Democratic Party |
| Position (2025) | 76th Mayor elect of Detroit Since 2022 – President of the Detroit City Council Since 2014 – Member of the Detroit City Council from 5th district |
| Award | Update soon |
Mary Sheffield Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 175 cm In meters – 1.75 m In feet & inches – 5’9” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 59 kg In pounds – 130 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Mary Sheffield Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $1.5 million (as of 2025 |
| Annual Income (approx) | $150,000 |
| Salary (approx) | $111,647 (annual) |
| Income Source | Salary, and other |
Some Lesser Facts About Mary Sheffield
- Mary Sheffield was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, USA, to Horace Sheffield III.
- Her father is a civil rights activist and pastor at New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church.
- In 2008, Mary earned a bachelor’s degree in public affairs from Wayne State University.
- She received a master’s degree in public administration from Central Michigan University.
- Benny Napoleon recruited her to work in the county jail system as a disciplinary hearing officer.
- By 2013, Sheffield was the co-pastor of New Destiny Christian Fellowship Church.
- She ran in the election to represent the fourth district in the Michigan House of Representatives in 2010.
- Mary Sheffield ran for the Detroit City Council seat for the firth district in 2013.
- She defeated Adam Hollier in the non-partisan November 2013 general election.
- She won re-election in 2017 against Jewel Ware, a Wayne County commissioner, and was re-elected in 2021 without opposition.
- In August 2023, she set up an exploratory committee for a candidacy for Mayor of Detroit in the 2025 election.
FAQ:
How old is Mary Sheffield?
As of 2025, Mary Sheffield is 38 years old.
What is Mary Sheffield’s net worth?
As of 2025, Mary Sheffield’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million.