Willie Burton
Candidate for State Representative, 9th District
Background
- Occupation
- Former Detroit police commissioner
- Campaign website
- willieburton.com
Lifelong Detroiter who served 12 years as the elected District 5 member of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, which he says made him the youngest police commissioner in the nation.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes making Detroit's biggest beneficiaries pay more in taxes
ReportWillie E. Burton for State Representative Dist. 9Campaign website · Willie Burton for MI · willieburton.com
“Vote for tax and social justice , ensuring those who benefit most from Detroit's revival pay their fair share.”
Public safety
Voted for citywide police body cameras as commissioner
ReportWillie E. Burton for State Representative Dist. 9Campaign website · Willie Burton for MI · willieburton.com
“I voted to deploy body cameras across all precincts to protect officers and residents from false claims.”
Housing
Supports more affordable housing
ReportWillie E. Burton for State Representative Dist. 9Campaign website · Willie Burton for MI · willieburton.com
“Push for more affordable housing so every Detroiter has a place to call home.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports affordable water rates and better public transit
ReportWillie E. Burton for State Representative Dist. 9Campaign website · Willie Burton for MI · willieburton.com
“Defend affordable water rates , because water is a human right—not a luxury.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Willie Burton on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Official Candidate Listing, All State and Judicial Offices, General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections · mi-boe.entellitrak.com
- 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
- Willie E. Burton for State Representative Dist. 9
Campaign website · Willie Burton for MI · willieburton.com
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