Wayne County Commission approves proclamations, urges federal action on bridges and confirms new procurement director
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The Wayne County Commission unanimously approved proclamations recognizing American Heart Month and Ramadan, passed a resolution urging Congress to adopt the Bridges and Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act, and approved the appointment of Aaron Wagner as procurement director with a corrected annual salary of $176,718.
The Wayne County Commission on Feb. 19 approved several proclamations and resolutions, and confirmed a county appointment.
Commissioners voted to recognize February as American Heart Month and Feb. 19, 2026, as Red Day, after a presentation by American Heart Association representatives Annette Popiel Hammerly and Stephanie Myers, who promoted the Go Red for Women event and urged awareness of heart disease symptoms in women. Commissioner Clemente moved the resolution and Commissioner Peterson Mayberry seconded; the chair announced, “Motion carries.”
The commission also approved a resolution to recognize the month of Ramadan and honor Wayne County’s Muslim residents. Commissioner Baydoun described Ramadan as a time of fasting, prayer and community; Commissioner Kanesick extended Ramadan greetings and invited residents to community events. The motion passed without recorded roll-call tallies.
On federal advocacy, the commission passed a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass the Bridges and Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act (referred to in the meeting as the BASICS Act). Commissioner Dobb said the bipartisan bill aims to increase local access to federal transportation funding, including suballocation of formula funds and support for rural planning organizations; the commission will forward copies to the county’s congressional delegation and to commissioners attending the National Association of Counties conference.
In personnel actions, the commission approved the Ways and Means committee report that included the appointment of Aaron Wagner as Wayne County procurement director. Chief Financial Officer John Wallace recommended Wagner, citing prior Wayne County experience and procurement leadership in Oakland County. Wallace said Wagner was expected to start on Feb. 23 and corrected the annual salary to $176,718; the commission moved and approved the appointment as part of the committee report.
Other committee reports—including economic development, health and human services, audit, public safety, and government operations—were presented and advanced according to the agenda. Multiple items were received and approved by unanimous voice votes or with abstentions noted where commissioners requested them.
The meeting ended after member remarks and memorial acknowledgements; the chair adjourned the session.