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Major Programs & Initiatives
Transparency in Government
To celebrate Sunshine Week 2010, Wayne County created Transparency in Government, a website designed to provide taxpayers with greater insight into the financial condition and operations of Wayne County government .
Detroit Region Aerotropolis
Through a partnership between Wayne and Washtenaw counties, local governments, and the private sector, the Aerotropolis will create thousands of jobs and transform the region around Detroit Metro and Willow Run airports into a global hub of air commerce.
Cobo Center
Home to the annual North American International Auto Show, Cobo Center is the region’s premier convention facility. Executive Robert Ficano has been the region’s leading advocate for the renovation and expansion of Cobo Center.
JobEDGE
Created in 2010, JobEDGE is a job matching portal featuring high-tech growth sector jobs from some of Wayne County’s expanding employers. JobEDGE is a way to connect these employers with Wayne County’s best talent.
Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program (MFPP)
The Wayne County Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program (MFPP) is a free program designed to help Wayne County residents in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. Our award-winning program has helped thousands of residents stay in their homes.
Land Bank / TURBO Program
The Wayne County Land Bank is an authority charged with transforming abandoned, underutilized, or blighted property into productive use. Our TURBO program can help relieve the tax burden of businesses and developers that develop on Land Bank property.
Development Ready Communities
Led by Wayne County’s Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE), Development Ready Communities is an effort to work with local governments to enhance the environment for business investment throughout Wayne County.
China Program
China is growing as a major trade partner of the United States. Building off our automotive heritage and our region’s growing trade China, our China Program aims to attract Chinese investment to the region and create jobs for our citizens.
ReelWC
The Wayne County Film Office (ReelWC.com) was established to advance the film and video game industry in Wayne County. Our county has attracted several films over the past few years and helped to grow the county’s film production capacity.
The Guardian Building
In late 2009, Wayne County moved its central offices into the historic Guardian Building in downtown Detroit. The move generated financial efficiencies for the County, and made the Guardian the highest occupied multi-tenant building in downtown Detroit.
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The Wayne County STEP Program
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano announced Wednesday a way to let onetime, nonviolent offenders wipe out their criminal records by staying clean for five years.
