Warren is from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Madonna University. He has a bachelor’s degree in social science from Madonna University. He also has a master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Detroit and a Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law. He lives in Canton with his wife, Renata, and enjoys spending time with his blended family which includes four children and seven grandchildren.

Warren Evans Bio - Detroit Regional Chamber

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Warren C. Evans is from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Madonna University. He has a bachelor’s degree in social science from Madonna University. He also has a master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Detroit and a Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law. He lives in Canton with his wife, Renata.

Warren is the Wayne County Executive. He works at Wayne County government, where he has led the county’s recovery from near bankruptcy to growth and prosperity. He previously worked in Wayne County administration.

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Warren C. Evans is currently the Wayne County Executive, serving Wayne County since taking office in 2015. He was first elected in 2014 after defeating a three-term incumbent in the Democratic primary and was reelected in 2018 and 2022, now serving his third term. He previously served as Wayne County Sheriff—appointed in 2003 and subsequently elected in 2004 and 2008—and as Detroit Police Chief from 2009 to 2010. Evans also ran unsuccessfully for Detroit mayor in 2009.

Warren is currently the Wayne County Executive, serving Wayne County since taking office in 2015. He previously served as Wayne County Sheriff—appointed in 2003 and subsequently elected in 2004 and 2008—and as Detroit Police Chief from 2009 to 2010. 

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Supports investing in workforce development to address talent shortages.

As County Executive, supported a $32 million investment to help small businesses with technical advice.

As county commissioner, collaborated with 43 municipalities on economic development efforts using American Rescue Plan funds to focus on helping low-income communities.

Supports "ensuring everything we do we consciously take into account diversity, equity and inclusion so we help those we need who need the most help, get the help we have to provide."

Advocates for prioritizing job creation and keeping county residents employed.

Supports attracting large businesses to the county.

- Supports investing in workforce development to address talent shortages.
- As County Executive, supported a $32 million investment to help small businesses with technical advice.
- As county commissioner, collaborated with 43 municipalities on economic development efforts using American Rescue Plan funds to focus on helping low-income communities.
- Supports "ensuring everything we do we consciously take into account diversity, equity and inclusion so we help those we need who need the most help, get the help we have to provide."
- Advocates for prioritizing job creation and keeping county residents employed.
- Supports attracting large businesses to the county.

Economy

Supports upgrading and improving county parks, including Hines Park, Nankin Mills, and Elizabeth Park.

Supports expanding recreational trail connections, including the Iron Belle Trail in Downriver communities.

- Supports upgrading and improving county parks, including Hines Park, Nankin Mills, and Elizabeth Park.
- Supports expanding recreational trail connections, including the Iron Belle Trail in Downriver communities.

Public Services

As of May 7, 2026, Warren C. Evans’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

As County Executive, allocated $90 million to repair over 30 county road and bridge projects.

Wants to invest in flood mitigation efforts.

Supports investing in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and parks to drive job and investment growth.

- As County Executive, allocated $90 million to repair over 30 county road and bridge projects.
- Wants to invest in flood mitigation efforts.
- Supports investing in infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and parks to drive job and investment growth.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As Wayne County Sheriff, restored and reopened the Rouge River Oxbow in Dearborn.

- As Wayne County Sheriff, restored and reopened the Rouge River Oxbow in Dearborn.

Energy & the Environment

Ethics & Conduct

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- A county executive is the chief executive officer of county government in certain Michigan counties.
- The county executive oversees the daily operations of county government and supervises county departments, agencies, and administrative functions.
- In Michigan, county executives exist primarily in larger charter counties, such as Wayne County and Oakland County.
- County executives are elected countywide and generally serve four-year terms.
- Candidates must be qualified electors and residents of the county they represent. Additional qualifications may vary by county charter.

An official who leads county government operations and oversees county departments.