Highland Park Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Shamayim
Harris
Shamayim Harris is running for mayor of Highland Park in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Glenda Maria McDonald.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Shamayim HarrisYou’re reading
- 02Glenda Maria McDonaldIncumbent
Background
- About
- Founder and CEO of Avalon Village in Highland Park and a former school administrator. She has served as President of the Highland Park Board of Education and Chairwoman of the Highland Park Charter Revision Commission.
- Endorsed by
- Martha G. Scott, Wayne County Commissioner, District 3 Shamayim 'Mama Shu' Harris for Mayor (campaign site)
- Campaign website
- www.mamashuformayor.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: Shamayim Harris
5 sourced01Blight1 sourced position
Says one of her top priorities is a Blight to Beauty Task Force that would tear down blighted buildings and address the root causes of blight.
One of my top priorities is to form a Blight to Beauty Task Force and tackle the issue not only by tearing down houses and buildings but also by digging into the system and addressing the root causes of blight.”
Own statementMichigan ChronicleLink
02Public safety1 sourced position
Says she would strengthen collaboration among enforcement agencies and bring residents and police together.
I believe public safety works best when residents and public safety professionals trust each other.”
Own statementMichigan ChronicleLink
03Economic development1 sourced position
Wants to give local entrepreneurs space to run businesses and to streamline city processes for businesses.
As mayor, I want to be able to help promote what’s already here and streamline processes to bring businesses to the forefront in our city.”
Own statementMichigan ChronicleLink
04Housing1 sourced position
as reported by Daily Detroit (lightly edited transcript); not a direct quote
Said the city should build more housing, such as duplexes, on land it owns to increase the population.
Own statementDaily DetroitLink
05City communication1 sourced position
Lists a responsive, accountable city government as one of three key campaign messages.
My goal is a city government that communicates with residents, responds to concerns, manages resources responsibly, and makes it easier for citizens, businesses, developers, and community organizations to work with City Hall.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Aug 27, 2026Link
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