Mary Alice Adams

Mary Alice Adams is a former Benton Harbor City Commissioner. She served on the commission for 10 years, losing her seat in 2023. During her time in office, she was involved in addressing the city's lead water crisis and advocated for bringing in millions of dollars to replace lead service lines. She has also been vocal about the need for transparency in city and county government, particularly concerning the use of federal grants. Adams has personal experience with the impact of lead in drinking water, as her daughter grew up in both Flint and Benton Harbor.