“He has
real law enforcement experience and a clear understanding that the first
function of government is to keep its citizens safe,” Worthy said in announcing
her support for Evans. “I am convinced that Mr. Evans will be a full
collaborative partner with a sincere desire to serve Wayne County.” 

Evans has
maintained that the prosecutor’s office should be supported fully as part of a
larger platform he has outlined for the county. His other plans include better
fiscal management, increasing population, shoring up the county’s roads and
mass transit and supporting small businesses. 

“I’m
grateful to have the support of Prosecutor Worthy, as we share a vision for a
safer Wayne County,” Evans said. 

Safety helps with improving other quality of
life issues, Evans added, such as increasing property values and repopulating
the county. 

Worthy’s
endorsement is the third major announcement of support for Evans’ candidacy in
less than a week. On Wednesday, the 16,000-member Operating Engineers Local 324
endorsed Evans, joining the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and
Millwrights, which has 14,000 members.

They join
clergy, elected officials and organizations who have endorsed Evans’ bid,
including Bishop Edgar Vann, the Detroit Police Lieutenants and Sergeants
Association, State Senators Bert Johnson and Tupac Hunter and the Wayne County
Black Democrats, among others. 

A
May 16 poll showed Evans leading his opponents by double digits.