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Clerks Come Together for Oakland County Safe, Healthy and Secure Elections Advisory Council

June 10th 2020

We want to make sure all votes get counted, and elections can be held fairly and safely in 2020.

Author Jack Cheng Does Zoom Writing Workshop with Ferndale Students

June 10th 2020

I love that he cultivated the kids’ creativity with all of their wacky ideas and fun plot suggestions.

As COVID-19 Continues, County Releases New Map and Data

June 10th 2020

For all other COVID-19 questions, contact the COVID-19 Help Hotline at 248-858-1000 or hotline@oakgov.com.

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Death of Deputy Garza

June 10th 2020

Deputy Garza was a 20-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and held positions in Corrections, Courts, Road Patrol, and was a School Resource Officer for Clarkston Community Schools for the past five years where he was well-liked by the students.

June 23 – Blood Drive in Holly

June 10th 2020

Many March-May blood drives in Michigan were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The blood supplies are low and the need for blood and plasma is high during the 2020 summer months.

Farmington Hills Police Alert UPDATED

June 9th 2020

The Farmington Hills Police Department is investigating a report of a suspicious person who approached a child on Friday, June 5, 2020.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Karen Adams for County Commission 7th District

June 9th 2020

In the race for County Commissioner of the 7th District, incumbent Christine Long, a Republican, is on the ballot as well as challenger Karen Adams, a Democrat. 

2020 Candidate Interview:  Chuck Moss for County Commission 12th District

June 9th 2020

Candidates for County Commissioner of the 12th District are Democrat Kelly Dillaha and Republican Chuck Moss.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Yolanda Charles for County Commission 17th District

June 9th 2020

Southfield, Oak Park, MI – In the race for County Commissioner of the 17th District, the candidates are Democrat Yolanda S. Charles, Republican Mordechai Klainberg, and Green Party Candidate Destiny Clayton.  This position has a two year term.  Election Day is Nov. 3, 2020.

2020 Candidate Interview:  David Harrell for County Commission 20th District

June 9th 2020

Challenger David Harrell is unopposed in the Republican Primary.