Highland Park Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Glenda Maria
McDonald
Glenda Maria McDonald, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Highland Park in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shamayim Harris.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shamayim Harris
- 02Glenda Maria McDonaldYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Highland Park, first elected in 2022.
- Campaign website
- www.mcdonaldforhpmayor.com
In the August 4, 2026 primary, Glenda Maria McDonald received 717 votes and Shamayim Harris 506 votes for mayor. City of Highland Park · Aug 18, 2026
On the record: Glenda Maria McDonald
8 sourced01Water infrastructure1 sourced position
Said work left to finish includes the city's water infrastructure, and called the state's $100 million for the water system her biggest accomplishment.
There are some things we need to complete, which includes our water infrastructure”
Own statementWDET · Oct 20, 2026Link
02Water bills1 sourced position
as reported by WDET; not a direct quote
Said Highland Park has been overcharged by the Great Lakes Water Authority by around $1.5 million in combined sewer overflow costs.
Own statementWDET · Oct 20, 2026Link
03Economic development1 sourced position
Lists creating and adopting a new Economic Development Strategy among her administration's milestones.
Created & adopted a new Economic Development Strategy”
Own statementMcDonald for Mayor (campaign site)Link
04Public safety1 sourced position
Says her administration hired six MCOLES-certified police officers, runs a fully staffed Fire Department with full-time firefighters and added a mental health social worker.
Own statementMcDonald for Mayor (campaign site)Link
05Ordinance publication1 sourced position
Vetoed a January 2026 council resolution on publishing city ordinances online, writing that ordinances are already available on the MuniCode website.
In fact, I have long advocated for updated publication of ordinances through the MuniCode site.”
Own statementHighland Park City Council minutes, Feb. 2, 2026 · Feb 2, 2026Link
06City budget1 sourced position
Presented the 2026-27 city budget, which included no rate increases in the Water and Sewer Fund; the council adopted it 4-1 in June 2026.
Own statementHighland Park City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026Link
07Library1 sourced position
Said the closing of the city's library was devastating for Highland Park, and that getting the McGregor Library back in place is not impossible.
I think that especially closing our library, that has been a devastating point for the city of Highland Park.”
Own statementWDET · Apr 20, 2026Link
08Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Highland Park in 2022 (won).
Own statementWayne County Clerk · Nov 22, 2022Link
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