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Accountability & Fiscal Responsibility
Run Wayne County with the discipline of a well-managed business — transparent, efficient, and answerable to taxpayers.
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Michael A. Evans
for Wayne County Executive
Wayne County deserves leadership built on truth, fairness, responsibility, accountability, and opportunity.
- U.S. Army Veteran
- Business Owner
- Detroit Born & Raised
- Father of Five
Wayne County Executive
General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Back to Business. Back to Accountability. Forward Together.
Why This Campaign
Leadership Rooted in Wayne County
Michael A. Evans is running to bring business discipline, transparency, fairness, community investment, and accountability to Wayne County government.
Michael believes county government should work for residents, homeowners, local contractors, families, and communities — not create unnecessary barriers for them.
Meet the Candidate
Meet Michael A. Evans
Michael A. Evans was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Chadsey High School and graduated from Ferndale High School.
He served his country as a United States Army veteran, built an accomplished career as a respected business owner, and raised five successful adult children — experiences that shaped his belief that real leadership requires discipline, honesty, service, and accountability.
Now Michael is running for Wayne County Executive to bring those same values to county government: responsibility, transparency, fairness, and sound business practices that work for all residents.
- Born & raised in Detroit
- Attended Chadsey High School
- Graduated Ferndale High School
- United States Army veteran
- Business owner
- Father of five
As Featured In
Reader's Digest “Everyday Heroes”
Michael's history of quietly giving back to Wayne County families was profiled nationally in Reader's Digest's April 2020 “Everyday Heroes” series.
We help people, me and my son.
The Plan
A Practical Plan for Wayne County
Responsible government. Stronger communities. Greater opportunity.
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Fair Contracting & Local Business Opportunity
Open county contracting to qualified local businesses through a fair, transparent process — not closed doors and unnecessary barriers.
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Vacant Property & Neighborhood Revitalization
Turn blight into opportunity by working with local investors to redevelop property, create jobs, and build community wealth.
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Property Tax Foreclosure Reform
A fairer path for homeowners facing delinquent property taxes — focused on helping families stay in their homes.
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Mental Health & Community Opportunity
Expand access to mental health resources and open historically gatekept opportunities to local leaders and businesses.
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Safe & Equitable County Parks
Make every Wayne County park safe, welcoming, updated, and family-friendly — with investment shared equitably across communities.
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Politics as usual ends here.
Wayne County residents deserve a government built on truth, fairness, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and accountability — not politics as usual.
Local Opportunity
Investing in Wayne County Means Investing in Our People
Local investment means more jobs, stronger neighborhoods, and greater opportunity for Wayne County residents.
Homeowner Protection
A Fairer Approach for Homeowners
When a homeowner faces foreclosure because of delinquent property taxes, the Evans administration would seek a process that recovers what the County is owed while giving the homeowner a fair opportunity to remain in their home.
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Protect the Home
When a homeowner faces foreclosure over delinquent property taxes, the goal is to keep the family in their home — not displace them.
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Establish a Fair Repayment Plan
After the County covers an eligible delinquent tax obligation, the campaign proposes exploring a penalty-free repayment structure over five years.
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Help the Homeowner Stay Successful
The focus is on homeowner success and stability, giving families a realistic path to remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love.
This is a campaign proposal, not current law. Policy details are subject to legal review, budget analysis, and approval through the appropriate governmental process.
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Upcoming Events
SEP17
Meet & Greet with Michael Evans
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Quite Nice, Detroit, MI 48235
Please join us for a Meet & Greet to support Michael Evans for Wayne County Executive, hosted by Alexandria Taylor. Catering provided by Detroit Shrimp & Fish. Suggested donation $25. RSVP by text to 313-500-6990.
From the Campaign
Campaign News and Updates
Press Release
Michael A. Evans Featured in Reader's Digest "Everyday Heroes"
Apr 1, 2020
Reader's Digest profiled Michael A. Evans in its April 2020 "Everyday Heroes" series after he anonymously paid a stranger's property tax bill to help her keep her home.
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Wayne County Deserves Better
Together, we can build a county government grounded in truth, fairness, transparency, responsibility, and accountability.