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Michael A. Evans

Candidate for County Executive, Wayne County

Republican

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.

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Photo: Campaign photo — michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com

Documented positions

Housing

  • Proposes penalty-free five-year repayment for tax-foreclosure homeowners

    Michael A. Evans for Wayne County Executive

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com

    “the campaign proposes exploring a penalty-free repayment structure over five years”
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  • Proposes working with local investors to redevelop vacant property

    Michael A. Evans for Wayne County Executive

    Campaign 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.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports opening county contracts to qualified local businesses

    Michael A. Evans for Wayne County Executive

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com

    “Open county contracting to qualified local businesses through a fair, transparent process”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports sharing park investment equitably across communities

    Michael A. Evans for Wayne County Executive

    Campaign 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.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports expanding access to mental health resources

    Michael A. Evans for Wayne County Executive

    Campaign website · Committee to Elect Michael Evans Wayne County Exec · michaelaevans4waynecountyexec.com

    “Expand access to mental health resources”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges to run county government like a well-managed business

    Michael A. Evans for Wayne County Executive

    Campaign 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.”
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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.

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Michael A. Evans for County Executive, Wayne County, Michigan · The Gist