Michael A. Evans
Candidate for County Executive, Wayne County
Background
- Occupation
- Business owner
- Campaign website
- michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com
A Detroit-born U.S. Army veteran and business owner who attended Chadsey High School and graduated from Ferndale High School. Ran unopposed in the August 2026 Republican primary for county executive.
Documented positions
Housing
Proposes penalty-free five-year repayment for tax-foreclosure homeowners
ReportMichael A. Evans for Wayne County ExecutiveCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com
“the campaign proposes exploring a penalty-free repayment structure over five years”
Proposes working with local investors to redevelop vacant property
ReportMichael A. Evans for Wayne County ExecutiveCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com
“Turn blight into opportunity by working with local investors to redevelop property, create jobs, and build community wealth.”
Economy & jobs
Supports opening county contracts to qualified local businesses
ReportMichael A. Evans for Wayne County ExecutiveCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com
“Open county contracting to qualified local businesses through a fair, transparent process”
Environment & parks
Supports sharing park investment equitably across communities
ReportMichael A. Evans for Wayne County ExecutiveCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com
“Make every Wayne County park safe, welcoming, updated, and family-friendly — with investment shared equitably across communities.”
Health & human services
Supports expanding access to mental health resources
ReportMichael A. Evans for Wayne County ExecutiveCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com
“Expand access to mental health resources”
Government & transparency
Pledges to run county government like a well-managed business
ReportMichael A. Evans for Wayne County ExecutiveCampaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com
“Run Wayne County with the discipline of a well-managed business — transparent, efficient, and answerable to taxpayers.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael A. Evans on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Official Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Wayne County Clerk · waynecountymi.gov
- Sample ballots, November 3, 2026 State General Election: Wayne County (every precinct)
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Michigan Voter Information Center · mvic.sos.state.mi.us
- Warren Evans wins Wayne County Democratic primary, seeks fourth term
News coverage · The Arab American News · arabamericannews.com
- Michael A. Evans for Wayne County Executive
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com
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