Ecorse Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Lamar C.
Tidwell
Lamar C. Tidwell, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Ecorse in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Donald Agee, Jr..
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The race · Mayor
- 01Donald Agee, Jr.
- 02Lamar C. TidwellYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Ecorse, with a bachelor of science and criminal justice degree from Kent State University.
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
On the record: Lamar C. Tidwell
11 sourced01Police2 sourced positions
Wrote that police departments need investment in training, equipment and body cameras, and that officers should be paid competitively.
First, we must invest in resources that protect both officers and community members.”
Own statementMichigan Chronicle · Jan 7, 2026Link
Voted yes 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
02Waterfront1 sourced position
Described the city's grant-funded rebuild of the John D. Dingell Park boat launch as redeveloping the city's biggest asset.
So, we looked at our biggest asset and said, ‘Well, let’s redevelop our biggest asset.’”
Own statementMichigan Municipal League · May 28, 2026Link
03Staff cuts2 sourced positions
Voted no 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 no 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
04Mill 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
05City-owned property1 sourced position
Voted no 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
06Boat and trailer parking1 sourced position
Voted no on Councilman Donald Agee Jr.'s motion to amend the boat and trailer parking ordinance (failed 3-3, September 2026).
Council voteEcorse City Council minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City 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
08Blight 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
09Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for mayor of Ecorse in 2024 (won).
Own statementWayne County Clerk · Nov 19, 2024Link
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