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Seven candidates file for

Wayne City Council race

The race for the City of Wayne Voters in the November election
City Council is officially underway, will select three candidates to serve
with seven candidates filing to run four-year terms on the Wayne City
for three available four-year council Council.
seats in the 2026 election cycle. The election is expected to draw
The candidates who have offi- strong community interest as resi-
cially filed are: dents consider the future direction
of the city, including economic devel-
• Alfred Brock opment, neighborhood improve-
• Kathy Lawrence ments, public safety, infrastructure
• Brett Macek investment, parks and recreation,
• DeVincent A. McFarlin and continued collaboration with
• Mathew P. Mullholland local businesses and community or-
• Donald L. Quarles ganizations.
• Shannon Rochon City officials are encouraging res-
idents to stay informed throughout
Because seven candidates filed the campaign season and participate
for the three available seats, the City in both the primary and general elec-
of Wayne will hold a Primary Elec- tions.
tion on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The Additional information regarding
primary will reduce the field by one voter registration, absentee voting,
candidate, with the remaining six and polling locations is available
candidates advancing to the General through the Wayne City Clerk’s Office
Election on Tuesday, November 3, or online through the State of Michi-
2026. gan voter information portal.

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