Meet Dorothy Yope

A neighbor, a professional, and a committed community leader running for  St. Clair County Commissioner.

For 24 years, Dorothy Yope has called St. Clair Township home. She has built her life here — raising her family, building her career, and watching this community grow. Now she's running for County Commissioner in St. Clair County Commssioner because she believes local government should stay focused on what matters most to the people who live here.

Dorothy has been married for over 30 years and is the proud mother of two St. Clair High School graduates. She knows this community not just as a professional, but as a neighbor, a parent, and a longtime resident who care deeply about the future of our county and the residents who call it home.

Dorothy's career has been built on service. As a special education teacher, she advocated for students who needed a stronger voice. As a school counselor, she supported families through some of their most difficult moments. Today, as a psychotherapist, she continues to serve her community with compassion, patience, and a commitment to finding practical solutions. On Sundays you'll find her volunteering at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center in Columbus, MI.

These are the same qualities she will bring to the County Commissioner's office.

Dorothy is running to ensure that the City of St. Clair and the Townships of East China, Kimball, and St. Clair Township — has leadership that is grounded in local priorities.