WAYNE COUNTY COMMISSION

Wayne County has increased the minimum wage for all county employees to $15 per hour.

The historic Hamtramck Stadium is set to get a multi-million dollar renovation.

Former editor of the Press & Guide, State Representative, and chairman of the Wayne County Commission, Gary Woronchak, is running for mayor.

“You’re not saying that you do not support police officers when you call for police reforms. We all agree that there needs to be more training. I absolutely do believe that we need police reform, but for people to take it out of context and talk about how that also means to basically eliminate police departments, that’s lunacy,” said Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch.

Recently elected Wayne County Commissioner David Knezek is settling into his new role with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. LANSING — Recently elected Wayne County Commissioner David Knezek is settling into his new leadership role with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Knezek, 33, had been working for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel when he was appointed to the Wayne County Commission, to which he was elected by the voters in November. “When I received a call about joining the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, I knew it was time to roll up my sleeves and take on a new challenge. I simply ask for everyone’s continued support and prayers as we work together in the days, weeks and months ahead — David KnezekKnezek said that his new role will not impact his role with the Wayne County Commission.

Recently elected Wayne County Commissioner David Knezek is settling into his new role with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. LANSING — Recently elected Wayne County Commissioner David Knezek is settling into his new leadership role with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Knezek, 33, had been working for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel when he was appointed to the Wayne County Commission, to which he was elected by the voters in November. “When I received a call about joining the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, I knew it was time to roll up my sleeves and take on a new challenge. I simply ask for everyone’s continued support and prayers as we work together in the days, weeks and months ahead — David KnezekKnezek said that his new role will not impact his role with the Wayne County Commission.

Recently elected Wayne County Commissioner David Knezek is settling into his new role with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. LANSING — Recently elected Wayne County Commissioner David Knezek is settling into his new role with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Knezek had been working for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel when he was appointed to the Wayne County Commission, to which he was elected by the voters in November. I simply ask for everyone’s continued support and prayers as we work together in the days, weeks and months ahead — David KnezekKnezek said that his new role will not impact his role with the Wayne County Commission. I am currently serving as the chief deputy director for administration at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Gary Woronchak previously served as chairman of the Wayne County Commission and as State Rep. serving Dearborn for six years . Photos courtesy: Gary Woronchak for DearbornDEARBORN – Former State Rep. and Wayne County Commission chairman Gary Woronchak has officially put his name in the running for Dearborn mayor. Woronchak announced he had filed documents for his candidacy on Monday, Feb. 1, joining State Rep. Abdullah Hammoud (D-Dearborn), Dearborn Council President Susan Dabaja and Dearborn School Board member Hussein Berry in competing for the position this year. Drawing on his experience as a journalist, Woronchak developed a Citizen’s Guide to Wayne County Government to explain to residents the structure of county government, the services it provides and contact information for all county officials. In his time on the Commission, Woronchak brought more than $1 million to Dearborn in grants from the county’s parks millage for a variety of projects at city parks and playgrounds.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Tributes are pouring in following the death of Wayne County Commissioner Jewel Ware. Myself, as well as my colleagues, we are absolutely devastated by the sudden loss of our dear friend colleague Jewel Ware Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha BellWayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell said Ware was more than a politician, but a champion for the people. Michigan Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence (MI-14)I was saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague, Wayne County Commissioner Jewel Ware, who died this morning unexpectedly from a heart attack. Jewel Ware was first elected to the Wayne County Commission in 1994 and served as Commission Chair from 2003 through 2008. Wayne County Executive Warren EvansCommissioner Ware was a champion for the people of Wayne County.

A public hearing on a proposed human rights ordinance for Wayne County is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, before the Wayne County Commission. The proposed ordinance was unanimously approved Tuesday, Sept. 22, by the commission’s Committee on Health and Human Services. “This says that Wayne County is a place where you can come, live and raise your family without fear of discrimination,” said Commissioner Tim Killeen, the ordinance’s sponsor. Killeen, D-Detroit, is chairman of the Committee on Health and Human Services. Ordinance enforcement would be overseen by a newly created seven-member Human Rights Commission to be appointed by the Wayne County executive with approval by the county commission.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. A $200,000 two-part donation is set to provide masks to about 25,000 children in Wayne County, Wayne County Commission announced Thursday. The Commission approved the donation from Ballmer Giving LLC of Bellevue, Washington. The other half of the donation will be allocated toward the Save-A-Life Program for convalescent plasma donation as a treatment for COVID-19. This is a wonderful gift and we are very grateful to receive it, Commission Chair Alisha Bell said in a news release. According to the release, Ballmer Giving LLC was created by Steve Ballmer, who is the former Microsoft CEO and current Los Angeles Clipper owner.

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HAMTRAMCK, Mich. Hamtramck Stadium will receive a facelift worth nearly $50,000 through a National Park Service grant approved on Thursday by the Wayne County Commission. Hamtramck Stadium is a historic ballpark where baseball Hall of Fame members Turkey Stearnes, Josh Gibson and Satchel Paige and many other Negro League legends once played. The grant involves no county money and is provided through the park services African American Civil Rights of the 20th Century grant program. The stadium was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The Friends of Hamtramck Stadium, a local organization, has formed to help finance additional renovations at the site.

County commissioners unanimously adopted the resolution which also calls on the Michigan legislature to provide additional funding for police training. Require officers to de-escalate situations before using force. Ban officers from shooting at moving vehicles. Require officers to be trained to identify and recognize those who have mental and physical disabilities. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Legislature and Michigans Congressional delegation, as well as other law enforcement and elected officials.

DETROIT Prompted by the death of George Floyd, the Wayne County Commission on Thursday adopted a resolution condemning police brutality and calling on national elected officials to draft a bipartisan response to the issue as well as its root causes. The death of George Floyd is a tragedy, but its a tragedy that has been repeated too many times in too many American cities, Chair Bell said. It is time we opened a comprehensive dialogue, on a national level, between law enforcement and the African American community. That is why I am proud to stand with the African American community, said Baydoun. Related headlines:84 people arrested in Downtown Detroit George Floyd protest, police sayVideos show police turning up heat on protesters, rioters across US citiesA parade, not a protest: Genesee County Sheriff supports Flint demonstrators during peaceful marchDetroit braces for third night of protests against police brutality

DETROIT – In the past 24 hours, Local 4 has provided Metro Detroit with the first look inside the Mound Road Prison that by all accounts will soon be converted to the Mount Road Jail. While the old prison will need some serious work to turn it into a jail it is the transition would appear workable. But also inside this building was a truckload of Wayne County property already unloaded. What we saw out at Mound Road tells us a couple of things. So the only real questions left to answer in this incredible new jail saga is will anyone fill one of the Mound Road jail cells as a result of the fraudulent disaster it became?