Oakland County Board of Commissioners Announce a Special Annual Budget Presentation by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

The Board’s Finance Committee Schedules Summer Budget Hearings The Oakland County Board of Commissioners announces a special budget presentation by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson during the regular Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2015, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Auditorium, located at 1200 North Telegraph Road, in Pontiac, Michigan. Oakland County residents will have the opportunity to hear … [Read more...]

Youth in Government Day Celebrates 35 Years of Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s Leadership

In observance of National County Government Month Students will gain insight on transportation issues with a presentation from the Road Commission for Oakland County and learn about the political process. On Monday, April 27, 2015, beginning at 8:30 a.m., the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will welcome 10th - 12th grade high school students from various communities including Auburn Hills, Rochester, and Rochester Hills. The event will begin in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ … [Read more...]

Oakland County Board of Commissioners Announces a Special Annual Budget Presentation by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson

The Board’s Finance Committee’s Summer Budget Hearings’ Schedule Announced The Oakland County Board of Commissioners announce an evening meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2014, beginning at 7:00 p.m. This evening meeting will be held in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Auditorium, located at 1200 North Telegraph Road, in Pontiac, Michigan. Oakland County residents will have the opportunity to hear the 2015-2017 Oakland County Budget Recommendations from Oakland County … [Read more...]

“Prevent Gun Violence in Oakland County” Program receives the National Association of Counties 2014 Achievement Award

According to a recent press release, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners Public Services Committee and its Curbing Gun Violence Study Group’s efforts has garnered national recognition.  The bi-partisan initiative to “Prevent Gun Violence in Oakland County and Public Awareness Program” has been selected for a 2014 National Association of Counties Achievement Award.  The program was described as being innovative and was selected in the National Association of Counties (NACo) category of … [Read more...]

Oakland County Board Chairman Michael Gingell Celebrates 2014 WONder Women

According to a recent press release from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, Oakland County Commissioner Mattie McKinney Hatchett will be one of the recipients of the 30th WONder Woman Award for 2014  presented by the Women Officials’ Network Foundation at the  San Marino Club, located at 1685 East Big Beaver Road in Troy, Michigan. The award is given to those women who have contributed civically or professionally to their communities. The focus of the … [Read more...]

Oakland County Board of Commissioners votes to help maintain DIA Collections

On Wednesday, August 14, 2013, the Oakland County Board Chairman Michael J. Gingell, in partnership with Oakland County Commissioner Kathy  S. Crawford introduced a resolution in support for the maintenance of the Detroit Institute of Arts Collection. The resolution would support the Oakland County Art Authority canceling their existing contract and tax for the DIA, if the existing art collection is effected by the bankruptcy process. With bankruptcy looming and the financial future of the … [Read more...]

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Welcome County Executive L. Brooks Patterson’s Annual Budget Address

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners announces an evening meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m. This special evening meeting will be held in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Auditorium, located at 1200 North Telegraph Road, in Pontiac, Michigan. Oakland County residents will have the opportunity to hear the 2014-2016 Oakland County Budget Recommendations from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. “I am looking forward to working with the … [Read more...]

Board to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Road Commission for Oakland County

On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will honor the 100th Anniversary of the Road Commission for Oakland County by presenting a proclamation to the current Road Commission members consisting of Road Commission’s Chairman Greg Jamian, Vice Chairman Ron Fowkes and Commissioner Eric S. Wilson. Board Chairman Michael J. Gingell will present the proclamation commemorating the 100th milestone and history of the Road Commission of which the Oakland County Board of … [Read more...]