Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch

Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch is a dedicated public servant currently serving his third term as a Wayne County Commissioner, representing approximately 116,000 residents in County Commission District 2, which encompasses Detroit neighborhoods including Central Westside, Northend, Midtown, Downtown, and parts of Southwest and Eastside.

 

In Wayne County government, he serves as Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means and sits on several other committees, including Public Service and Economic Development, while also chairing the Special Committee on the Criminal Justice Complex and serving on the Special Committee on Behavioral Health.

 

His public service focuses on policy areas that ensure fair and equitable treatment for all residents, particularly addressing housing, mental health, regional transportation, and economic disparities. His extensive public service history includes roles on the Detroit Board of Education, where he championed lasting policy reforms including establishing the Office of Inspector General and DPS Police Department, and the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, where he gained national recognition for his principled resistance to efforts preventing certification of the 2020 Presidential Election results.

 

He currently serves as President of The Kinloch Group, Inc., maintains active involvement in regional governance through SEMCOG, and extends his mental health advocacy through the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.