 Candidate Announces Candidacy for Benton Harbor City Commissioner-At-Large

Supports economic opportunity and job growth through small business support and workforce development.

- Supports economic opportunity and job growth through small business support and workforce development.

Economy

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Supports investing in long-term, sustainable development for all neighborhoods.

- Supports investing in long-term, sustainable development for all neighborhoods.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in enhancing public safety and community trust by collaborating with law enforcement.

Believes in improving public safety and community trust by collaborating with law enforcement.

- Believes in improving public safety and community trust by collaborating with law enforcement.

Public Safety

Plans to prioritize mental health resources and wellness support.

- Plans to prioritize mental health resources and wellness support.

Healthcare

Supports equal access to city resources and services.

Supports youth empowerment through educational partnerships, safe spaces, and mentorship.

- Supports equal access to city resources and services.
- Supports youth empowerment through educational partnerships, safe spaces, and mentorship.

Public Services

As of August 14, 2025, Deidre Maria Fields did not have a website or any information online.

Energy & the Environment

Wants to improve infrastructure and maintain clean neighborhoods through consistent city services and resident engagement.

- Wants to improve infrastructure and maintain clean neighborhoods through consistent city services and resident engagement.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Deidre Maria Fields

- City commissioners in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Commissioners attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City commissioners may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.