Warren Evans
Democratic · MI · Wayne County Executive
Warren Evans has served as Wayne County Executive since 2015. His public-service career includes leading the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, serving as Detroit police chief, and working as an attorney and prosecutor.
Track record
Government Efficiency
· 1 record
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, 2016For
Source: detroitnews.com · researched July 10, 2026
Government Spending Reduction
· 2 records
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, 2017For
Source: law.justia.com · researched July 13, 2026
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, 2016For
Source: detroitnews.com · researched July 10, 2026
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 2 records
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, 2018For
Source: clickondetroit.com · researched July 13, 2026
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, 2009For
Source: wkar.org · researched July 13, 2026
Public Infrastructure
· 2 records
Warren Evans publicly called for a countywide vote on expanding SMART transit service and ending municipal opt-outs in Wayne County.
May 15, 2024For
Source: axios.com · researched July 13, 2026
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, 2018For
Source: clickondetroit.com · researched July 13, 2026
General
· 1 record
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 · researched July 13, 2026
Integrity and Ethics
· 2 records
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 · researched July 13, 2026
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 · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- Wayne County Executive · August 4, 2026 · Wayne County, Michigan · incumbent
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.