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Chamber Recognizes Detroit’s New Leadership, Mayor Sheffield and City Council President Tate
January 6, 2026
Anjelica Miller |
Mary Sheffield Sworn in as Detroit’s Next Mayor
The Detroit Regional Chamber congratulates Mary Sheffield on becoming the 76th mayor of the City of Detroit. The City’s first Black female mayor, Sheffield and her administration will focus on “expanding on education and job opportunities [and] fostering sustainable growth across Detroit,” according to a blog on the City’s website.
Over the last few months, the Sheffield administration has appointed strategic transition committees — many of which feature Chamber executive and Board representatives — to share their expertise, perspectives, and insights to help shape the Sheffield administration’s early policy agenda.
Related | Chamber’s Stevens and Board Members Appointed to Detroit Mayor-Elect Sheffield’s Transition Team
Join community leaders, partners, and guests for an elegant evening honoring Mayor Sheffield and the future of the City of Detroit on Friday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. Learn more.
James Tate Elected Detroit City Council President
The Chamber also congratulates Detroit City Councilmember James Tate, who was selected as the new President of the Detroit City Council on Jan. 5.
Representing District 1 since 2010, Tate previously served as President Pro Tem for City Council under Sheffield, who was City Council President before her mayoral election. Coleman A. Young II, Councilmember At-Large, will now serve as the new President Pro Tem. Earlier in 2025, the Chamber PAC endorsed Sheffield, Tate, and Young in their campaigns.
“My integrity is non-negotiable, and my dedication to this institution called Detroit City Council runs deep,” Tate said to Bridge Detroit. “I care about our residents and build genuine relationships throughout this entire city, and I believe that they deserve a council that can disagree without dividing, that can make progress without losing trust.”
The Chamber applauds these unifying viewpoints and is committed to continuing to work closely with the Sheffield administration, as well as the Detroit City Council, to sustain the city’s economic momentum.
Hear from Tate and Young live at the 2026 Detroit Policy Conference on Thursday, Jan. 29, at The Department at Hudson’s. Learn more and register here.