Wayne County Deserves a Real Comeback
Wayne County—home to Detroit, Dearborn, Livonia, Westland, and 43 communities—is Michigan's beating heart. With 1.7 million residents, what happens in Wayne County shapes the entire state. But for too long, Lansing politicians have taken Wayne County for granted while jobs left, crime rose, and families struggled.
Ralph Rebandt has a different vision. He sees Wayne County not as a problem to manage, but as Michigan's greatest opportunity. With the right policies, we can bring manufacturing back to Detroit, make our streets safe again, and give every Wayne County family the chance to prosper.
Ralph's Plan for Wayne County
🏭 Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs
Detroit built America, and Detroit can lead America again. Ralph will make Michigan the most business-friendly state for manufacturing—slashing regulations, cutting taxes, and bringing back the jobs that made Wayne County strong.
The Rebandt Plan: Zero business tax for new manufacturers in Wayne County's opportunity zones, eliminate job-killing regulations, and prioritize Michigan workers for Michigan jobs.
👮 Make Our Streets Safe Again
Wayne County families deserve to feel safe in their neighborhoods. Ralph—as chaplain for the Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police—works directly with law enforcement and knows what they need: support, funding, and leadership that has their backs.
The Rebandt Commitment: Fully fund Detroit and Wayne County police departments, recruit 1,000 new officers statewide, and implement proven crime reduction strategies.
🏙️ Support Detroit's Renaissance
Detroit's downtown comeback is real—but it hasn't reached every neighborhood yet. Ralph will ensure Detroit's revival reaches Brightmoor, Southwest Detroit, the eastside, and every community that's been waiting too long.
The Rebandt Vision: Neighborhood investment zones, small business microloans for Detroit entrepreneurs, and infrastructure improvements in underserved areas.
🎓 Fix Detroit Public Schools
Wayne County children deserve world-class education, not failing schools. Ralph supports universal school choice, letting parents choose the best education for their kids—whether that's DPS, charter schools, private schools, or homeschooling.
The Rebandt Solution: Funding follows the student, teacher pay increases tied to performance, and accountability for results—not excuses.
🚗 Defend the Auto Industry
Washington's EV mandate threatens 50,000 Michigan auto jobs. Wayne County workers built the American auto industry—Ralph won't let politicians destroy it. He'll fight the EV mandate and support Michigan auto workers and auto choice.
The Rebandt Guarantee: Oppose federal EV mandates, support American auto manufacturing, and protect UAW jobs from government overreach.
🏚️ Eliminate Blight, Fix Infrastructure
Abandoned houses and crumbling roads plague too many Wayne County neighborhoods. Ralph will accelerate blight removal, fix our roads for real, and invest in infrastructure that lasts.
The Rebandt Action Plan: Fast-track blight demolition, dedicate lottery revenue to road repairs, and modernize Detroit's water infrastructure.
Wayne County at a Glance
Michigan's most populous county
Michigan's largest city
From Detroit to Downriver
Families need better opportunities
Fighting for Every Wayne County Community
From Detroit's neighborhoods to Dearborn, Livonia to Lincoln Park, Westland to Wyandotte—Ralph will fight for working families in every Wayne County community.
Wayne County: Let's Bring Back Our Greatness
Detroit and Wayne County built America. Together, we'll build Michigan's future.