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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
Primary Election: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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.
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Politics as usual ends here. Wayne County government must be accountable to the people — and local businesses and residents deserve fair opportunities.
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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
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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.
Learn moreWhy I'm Running
Politics as usual ends here.
For too long, people have been told that politics can't change — that unfair systems are simply the way things are, and that trying to make a difference is pointless. I don't accept that.
Wayne County residents deserve better. The old ways of running the show must be replaced with truth, fairness, transparency, fiscal responsibility, accountability, and opportunity.
I'm running to return government to the people — to support homeowners, empower local businesses, revitalize neighborhoods, protect taxpayer resources, and build a county government residents can trust.
Local Opportunity
Investing in Wayne County Means Investing in Our People
Local investment creates jobs, stronger neighborhoods, business growth, career development, community wealth, upward mobility, a stronger tax base, and more opportunities for residents.
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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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Help Build a Better Wayne County
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Your contribution helps the campaign reach voters throughout Wayne County with a message of truth, fairness, and opportunity. Every gift moves us forward — together.
- Reach voters in every community
- Fund grassroots organizing and outreach
- Keep this campaign accountable to people, not special interests
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Get Together
Upcoming Events
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Community Meet & Greet with Michael
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Back to Business: Local Business Owners Roundtable
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Virtual Town Hall: Homeowners & Property Tax Reform
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From the Campaign
Campaign News and Updates
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Michael A. Evans Announces Campaign for Wayne County Executive
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Detroit-born business owner and U.S. Army veteran Michael A. Evans announces his campaign for Wayne County Executive on a platform of truth, fairness, responsibility, accountability, and opportunity.
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A Fairer Future for Wayne County Homeowners
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A look at the campaign's proposal to help homeowners facing delinquent property taxes stay in their homes through a fair, penalty-free repayment approach.
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Why Local Businesses Matter to Wayne County's Future
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Fair contracting and reduced barriers can give Wayne County's licensed, insured, locally owned businesses a real opportunity — and keep economic growth in our communities.
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Wayne County Deserves Better
Together, we can build a county government grounded in truth, fairness, transparency, responsibility, and accountability.