Wayne County, Michigan Public Records

The government of Wayne County, Michigan is composed of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch is headed by the County Executive, who is elected by the citizens of Wayne County. The legislative branch is composed of the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, which is made up of 11 members who are elected from districts within the county. The judicial branch is composed of the Wayne County Circuit Court, which is made up of judges who are elected by the citizens of Wayne County.

The county seat of Wayne County is Detroit, which is also the largest city in the county. The county has a population of 1,764,804 as of the 2019 census. The county is home to several major universities, including Wayne State University, University of Michigan-Dearborn, and Marygrove College. The county is also home to several major sports teams, including the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Pistons.