Warren C. Evans
Coverage of Warren C. Evans in the Nexus archive.
- Wayne County transit millage leading, Oakland Schools prop losing with votes still to be counted
The Wayne County Transit millage is leading with 66% support, while the Oakland County Enhancement Millage for schools is losing with 51% opposing it. Votes remain to be counted in both cases.
- Wayne County sends 70K stockpiled KN95 masks to senior centers amid wildfire smoke
Wayne County distributed 70,000 pandemic-era KN95 masks to senior centers in response to hazardous air quality caused by wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. The initiative aimed to protect vulnerable seniors, with county officials personally delivering masks and emphasizing the health risks of the smoke.
- Wayne County voters to decide August millage that would fund public transit countywide
Wayne County voters will decide on August 4 whether to approve a millage proposal to fund public transit services across all 43 communities. The millage aims to sustain and expand transportation access, particularly for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and those needing healthcare or education. Supporters argue it is essential for connecting residents to jobs and daily needs, while some communities express concerns about financial sustainability.