Commission approves Two-Year Budget for FY 2026–2027 and FY 2027–2028

Published on September 22, 2026

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Investing more than $4.4B in services, priorities, and commissioner-led community initiatives for Wayne County Residents

The Wayne County Commission unanimously approved its two-year budget for Fiscal Years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 on September 15, establishing billions in funding for roads, public health, juvenile services, public safety, parks and commissioner-led community initiatives across Wayne County's 43 communities. The FY 2026–2027 budget totals $2.176 billion, while the FY 2027–2028 budget totals $2.229 billion. Together, the two-year budget provides approximately $4.4 billion in spending across county operations and services.

Following months of budget hearings, department presentations and public testimony, Commissioners approved the two-year spending plan, including funding for major county services as well as community projects advanced by members of the Commission. The $4.4B spending plan the Commission allocates approximately $304.5 million for County Roads, $79.6 million for Public Health, $198.4 million for Juvenile Services and Child Care, and $26.7 million for Parks and Recreation. The budget also includes $11.4 million in Opioid Settlement funding.

The budget also continues investments in public safety and infrastructure. The adopted budget also includes nearly $2 million for the Violent Crimes Joint Task Force. The budget proposal also identifies $126 million in planned road construction improvements.

The Commission also directed funding toward community projects championed by Commissioners to address local priorities and deliver tangible benefits for residents. From expanding technology and workforce opportunities to improving street safety and investing in neighborhoods, these initiatives reflect the priorities Commissioners hear directly from the communities they represent. The FY 2026–2027 budget also maintains funding for the essential county services residents rely on every day, including roads, public safety, health, housing, senior services and other programs delivered throughout Wayne County.

“Residents should be able to see how the County’s budget connects to the needs of their communities. Our responsibility is to make sure those priorities have a place at the budget table,” said Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (District 7). “These investments demonstrate what is possible when Commissioners bring forward ideas that create opportunities, improve neighborhood safety and support the people and businesses that make Wayne County home.”

COMMISSION COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS AT A GLANCE:

Public Safety & Infrastructure

  • $3.6M for Safe Street Projects in Redford Township, Brownstown Township and Romulus
  • $450K to support the Port Authority Electric Boat and Charging Infrastructure Project
  • $150K for the Sheriff's Time Clock/GEO Time Capture upgrade
  • $74K for Northville Township Police Virtual Reality Training

Education & Workforce

  • $1M for the Wayne County Newsela Reading & Education Program
  • $750K for the Technology and Workforce Innovations Center
  • $198K for food-business counseling through MSU Cooperative Extension

Other Programs and Services

  • $500K for NAYA BHHS to support behavioral health and case management services
  • $500K to support Water Quality and Conservation efforts
  • $100K to assist Wayne County residents with outstanding warrants
  • $3.4M for various Neighborhoods & Community Development

The Wayne County Commission is the legislative branch of Wayne County government and is responsible for adopting the County budget, approving contracts and appointments, and providing legislative oversight of County operations. Residents can attend Commission meetings in person or virtually through the Commission's meeting calendar. 

 

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