Warren Evans
Democratic · MI · Wayne County Executive
Warren C. Evans has been Wayne County Executive since 2015 and earlier served as Wayne County Sheriff and Detroit police chief. His priorities include investing in county roads, bridges and parks, and funding workforce training and small business support.
Where Warren Evans stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (2 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Under County Executive Evans's fiscal recovery plan, Wayne County exited its state-imposed financial consent agreement after 14 months, having eliminated an $82 million accumulated deficit and a $52 million structural deficit.
October 20, 2016Supports Government Efficiency
Source: detroitnews.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support
The Sixth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a union lawsuit challenging Wayne County and Warren Evans over unilateral pension-benefit changes and refusal to arbitrate, holding that the union had not asserted a protected property interest under the Due Process Clause.
July 14, 2017Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: law.justia.com
Under County Executive Evans's fiscal recovery plan, Wayne County exited its state-imposed financial consent agreement after 14 months, having eliminated an $82 million accumulated deficit and a $52 million structural deficit.
October 20, 2016Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: detroitnews.com
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Warren Evans announced an agreement under which Rock Ventures would build a $533 million Wayne County criminal justice center, with the county investing $380 million and Rock responsible for remaining costs and overruns.
March 7, 2018Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: clickondetroit.com
As Detroit police chief, Warren Evans launched Project CRUSADERS, a data-directed multi-agency crackdown in crime hotspots that produced more than 200 arrests during its first two days.
August 12, 2009Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: wkar.org
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Warren Evans publicly called for a countywide vote on expanding SMART transit service and ending municipal opt-outs in Wayne County.
May 15, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: axios.com
Track record — General
General · 3 records
The Michigan Chronicle editorial board endorsed Warren Evans, citing his fiscal management, public safety work, infrastructure investment, and public services record.
June 30, 2026
Source: michiganchronicle.com
A federal court granted summary judgment and a permanent injunction requiring disclosure of jail records after Warren Evans's sheriff administration denied a disability-rights organization's requests to investigate an inmate suicide.
September 30, 2010
Source: law.justia.com
Warren Evans resigned as Detroit police chief after Mayor Dave Bing said Evans had been compromised by some decisions; Bing later cited a promotional reality-show video and personnel issues.
July 21, 2010
Source: cbsnews.com
Past races Warren Evans ran in:
- County Executive - 4 Year Term (1) Position · November 3, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan · incumbent
- County Executive - 4 Year Term (1) Position · August 4, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan · incumbent