County
County Executive, Wayne County
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county executive runs county government day to day, proposes its budget and appoints department heads.
Taxes & budget
Michael A. EvansRepublican
No documented position found.
John OlumbaNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Warren C. EvansDemocratic
- Led county budget stabilization after its fiscal crisis
Housing
Michael A. EvansRepublican
- Proposes penalty-free five-year repayment for tax-foreclosure homeowners
- Proposes working with local investors to redevelop vacant property
John OlumbaNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Warren C. EvansDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michael A. EvansRepublican
- Supports opening county contracts to qualified local businesses
John OlumbaNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Warren C. EvansDemocratic
- Supports $50 million workforce development investment
- Supports $50 million in county small-business support
Roads & infrastructure
Michael A. EvansRepublican
No documented position found.
John OlumbaNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Warren C. EvansDemocratic
- Led $90 million in county road and bridge projects
Environment & parks
Michael A. EvansRepublican
- Supports sharing park investment equitably across communities
John OlumbaNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Warren C. EvansDemocratic
- Supports upgrades to Hines Park, Nankin Mills, Elizabeth Park
Health & human services
Michael A. EvansRepublican
- Supports expanding access to mental health resources
John OlumbaNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Warren C. EvansDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Michael A. EvansRepublican
- Pledges to run county government like a well-managed business
John OlumbaNo Party Affiliation
No documented position found.
Warren C. EvansDemocratic
No documented position found.
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