Ecorse Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Donald Agee,
Jr.
Donald Agee, Jr. is running for mayor of Ecorse in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lamar C. Tidwell.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Donald Agee, Jr.You’re reading
- 02Lamar C. TidwellIncumbent
Background
- About
- Ecorse City Council member and third-generation owner of Economy Shoe Repair, running for mayor.
- Endorsed by
- Economy Shoe Repair, Graphic Creation LLC, White Wash Power Washing, Downriver Christian Coalition, Gordy Memorial COGIC, River Rouge Lions Club. Donald Agee Jr For Mayor (campaign site)
- Campaign website
- donaldageejrformayor.com
Lamar C. Tidwell and Donald Agee, Jr. are on the official list for mayor. Eight candidates are on the list for six council seats: Kimberly Alexander, Jared K. Berry, Dale Holbrook, LaTonya T. Lamb, Montel Love, John E. Miller, Jr., Roger Parker, Sr. and Felipe Soria. Wayne County Clerk · Sep 10, 2026
Donald Agee, Jr., who has served on the City Council, is running for mayor. Donald Agee Jr For Mayor (campaign site)
On the record: Donald Agee, Jr.
13 sourced01Priorities1 sourced position
Says rebuilding lives, roads, businesses and the local economy is his priority.
Rebuilding lives, roads, businesses, and ultimately our local economy is my priority.”
Own statementDonald Agee Jr For Mayor (campaign site)Link
02Public safety1 sourced position
Says the city must strengthen public safety, care for elders and expand services for youth.
We must strengthen public safety, honor and care for our elders, and expand services that support the growth, development, and education of our youth.”
Own statementDonald Agee Jr For Mayor (campaign site)Link
03Council oversight1 sourced position
Voted yes on requiring City Council review and approval of city purchases and sales over $10,000 and property decisions (passed 4-1, March 2025).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, March 4, 2025 · Mar 4, 2025LinkHow the council voted
04Staff cuts2 sourced positions
Voted yes on budget cuts that eliminated several city positions and reduced some employees to a 32-hour week (passed 5-1 with one abstention, April 2025).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, April 22, 2025 (special meeting) · Apr 22, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Councilman Montel Love's budget-cut plan to permanently lay off, move to part time or cut hours for certain employees (passed 6-1, June 2025).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, June 24, 2025 · Jun 24, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Mill Street land1 sourced position
Voted yes on selling the city's 205 Mill Street and 100 Mill Street parcels for a $2.7 million counter offer (passed 6-0, October 2025).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, Oct. 28, 2025 · Oct 28, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Police1 sourced position
Voted no on a conditional job offer to Derran Shelby as chief of police (passed 4-3, November 2025).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, Nov. 10, 2025 · Nov 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07City-owned property1 sourced position
Voted yes on selling three city-owned properties, including 3787 14th Street (each sale failed 3-4, September 2025).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, Sept. 16, 2025 · Sep 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Boat and trailer parking1 sourced position
Made a motion to amend the boat and trailer parking ordinance and voted yes on it (failed 3-3, September 2026).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026Link
09City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the 2026-2027 budget and millage resolution (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
10Blight and rental rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on the second readings of the amended blight and rental property registration ordinances (each passed 7-0, August 2026).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, Aug. 18, 2026 · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
11City administrator1 sourced position
Voted yes on hiring Melissa Fairbairn as city administrator (passed 4-1, May 2026).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
12Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Ecorse City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementWayne County Clerk · Nov 19, 2024Link
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