Royal Oak

2020 Candidate Interview: Joe Kent for Oakland County Treasurer

July 11th 2020

The candidates for Oakland County Treasurer are Democrat Robert Wittenberg and Republican Joe Kent.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Robert Corbett, Jr. for Oakland County Treasurer

July 11th 2020

There are two Republicans and two Democrats running in the Aug. 4, 2020 primary.

2020 Candidate Interview: Lin Goetz for Oakland Co. Prosecutor

July 11th 2020

The winner of the primary will then face Lin Goetz who is unopposed in the Republican Primary.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Clarence Dass for 6th Circuit Court Judge

July 10th 2020

In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents. 

2020 Candidate Interviews ~ Aug. 4 Primary ~ More Added Daily

July 10th 2020

Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. We post new videos as we can right up until the election. So please check back often and be patient.

Governor Clarifies Mask Requirements with Executive Order and $500 Fines

July 10th 2020

Governor Whitmer signed this executive order in response to rising COVID-19 cases in Michigan and across the country. 

Oakland County Hosting COVID-Prevention Art and Video Contests for Kids and Adults

July 9th 2020

Artists may submit a video or 2-D artwork showcasing COVID-19 safety by wearing a facial mask or practicing social distancing

2020 Candidate Interview:  Penny Luebs for County Commissioner 16th District

July 8th 2020

In the race for County Commissioner for the 16th District, incumbent Penny Luebs is unopposed in the Democratic Primary. 

“Innocent Threats”: Detroit Zoo Defends Death of Local Foxes, Raccoons etc.

July 8th 2020

Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, MI-  The Detroit Zoo is under investigation for their policies towards unwanted animals that enter the park, including the use of a rooftop rifleperson to exterminate creatures that have happened to come on to the 125-arce property.

2020 Candidate Interview: Patrick Wilson for Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds

July 7th 2020

On the Republican side voters will chose between Tina Barton and Patrick Wilson.