Brenda Jones: Evans’ Approach to Rock Ventures Proposal is Smart

Brenda Jones recaps County Exec. Evans State of Wayne County Speech.

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Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivered his State of the County speechTuesday. During his remarks, Evans touted an operating surplus for the second straight year. He also provided insight on the status of the Gratiot jail site and Rock Ventures proposal to build a soccer stadium there. Evans also repeated his call for the state to revise its municipal funding practices. Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones attended the event in Dearborn. She spoke with WDET’s Bre’Anna Tinsley about the speech. 

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  • Bre'Anna Tinsley
    Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast.