Wayne County Commission Van Buren Data Center Statement Published on October 01, 2026 Wayne County Commissioners voted unanimously at their full board meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026 (with two Commissioners absent) to override County Executive Warren Evans September 25 veto of tax incentives and a community benefits agreement for the proposed Google data center in Van Buren Township, otherwise known as “Project Cannoli.” Tagged as: , Commission
Commission Approves $900K for Highland Park Towers Demolition Published on September 30, 2026 The Wayne County Commission approved $900,000 in the 2026–2027 budget for the demolition of Highland Towers in Highland Park, supporting blight removal, neighborhood safety and future redevelopment opportunities for District 3 residents. Tagged as: , Commission
Wayne County to begin road resurfacing projects in Huron Township Published on September 24, 2026 Wayne County Department of Public Services has announced the road resurfacing project schedule and traffic plan for Romine Rd. from Will Carleton to Willow Rd. located within Huron Township. This is a ten-day project running from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closures will be implemented during these hours. Tagged as: , Commission
Commission approves Two-Year Budget for FY 2026–2027 and FY 2027–2028 Published on September 22, 2026 The Wayne County Commission unanimously approved its two-year budget for Fiscal Years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 on September 15, 2026. 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. Tagged as: , Commission
Wayne County to begin road resurfacing projects in City of Wayne Published on September 22, 2026 Wayne County Department of Public Services has announced the road resurfacing project schedule and traffic plan for Wayne Road from East Michigan Ave. to Van Born Road located within the City of Wayne. This is a five-day project running from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closures will be implemented during these hours. Tagged as: , Commission
Wayne County to begin road concrete patching in Northville Township Published on September 22, 2026 Wayne County Department of Public Services has announced the road resurfacing project schedule and traffic plan for Huron River Drive between I-275 bridge and Kass located within New Boston. This is a five-day project running from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closures will be implemented during these hours. Tagged as: , Commission
Wayne County Commission approves $2M for Wayne County Register of Deed Published on September 17, 2026 The Wayne County Commission approved $2 million in the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Comprehensive Budget to fund the Wayne County Register of Deeds Quiet Title Initiative. The program will assist Detroit and Wayne County residents in clarifying property ownership by addressing and clearing competing title claims - helping to establish clear and marketable property titles. Tagged as: , Commission
Commission approves funding for Plymouth Township Pathway Connection Published on September 17, 2026 Commissioners Terry Marecki (R-Livonia) and Melissa Daub (D-Canton) successfully negotiated a technical amendment within the budget to Certify Revenue Sources and Appropriation Uses for the Wilcox/Hines Pathway Connection Project located in Plymouth Township. Tagged as: , Commission
$1 Million Investment to Renovate & Reopen McGregor Public Library Published on September 15, 2026 Wayne County Commission approved $1 million to support the renovation and reopening of McGregor Public Library in Highland Park, providing a major investment in a historic community resource for District 3 residents. Tagged as: , Commission