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Erica Smith approved as Wayne County parks division director in committee omnibus vote

6402325 · October 15, 2025
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The Wayne County Committee on Public Services approved the appointment of Erica Smith as parks division director as part of an omnibus motion that cleared 13 approval items. Smith, a parks professional with more than 25 years of experience, told commissioners she plans to focus on activation, connectivity and data-driven use measures.

The Wayne County Committee on Public Services approved the appointment of Erica Smith to serve as parks division director as part of an omnibus motion that cleared items 2 through 14 on the committee agenda.

County officials said Smith, currently parks and recreation director for the City of Garden City, was selected from a field of more than 60 applicants and brings more than 25 years of experience in parks and recreation work. Elmika Steele, deputy director for the Wayne County Department of Public Services, described Smith as “an outstanding candidate” who matched the qualifications the…

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