Treasurer Shares Tips for Making the Most of Your Money in 2023
Here are a few tips from the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office that will help reduce the financial strain and build toward your future.
President Signs FLOODS Act to Improve Severe Weather Prediction and Communication
“Flooding is a common and deadly natural disaster in the U.S., resulting in over $25 billion in annual economic losses,”
Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest
The arts contest is open to all Oakland County public high school students and entries must be submitted by March 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office website.
Oakland County Resources for Those Experiencing Homelessness
Although Oakland County has a strong economy and many resources, there are still residents that are forced to choose between necessities like buying food, paying rent, or going to the doctor.
Jim Shaffer and Associates Announces Snap It and Wrap It Contest
It’s a $2000 Detroit Foundation Stay + Play package, including 2 nights in an upper level room at the hotel, $500 cash for dining and entertainment, AND a $500 gift card to the local shop that has the most entries.
Oakland County to Hire Transit Manager and Planners Following Voter Approval of Transportation Millage
Oakland County has created a Transit Division in its Economic Development Department laying the foundation for improving and expanding transit options throughout the county.
Berkley Narrows Council Choices Down to Six, Vote Expected Dec 19
The top six were invited to speak at the Dec. 5 City Council meeting, and Council will make their decision at the Dec. 19 meeting.
How Oakland and Wayne Compare with Other Million+ Population Counties Across Country
I thought it would be interesting to look at a number of demographic variables and see how Oakland, and Wayne, measure up against their peers.
MML# 4 – Hackers Hitting Clarkston in 2018 Serves as Training Example for Other Cities
Examples of attacks can be found all over the county, and the costs have not been as small as Clarkston.
Scuola Creativa Raising Money to Expand Preschool Offerings in Royal Oak
An online fundraiser at Fundly.com seeks to help with expansion coasts as well as to provide scholarships for children who would not otherwise be able to attend.
10 Nonprofits Awarded Healthy Food Access Grants
A total of $300,000 was distributed through Pontiac Community Foundation.
Data Shows Average Ages, Percentage of Children and Seniors, in Oakland County Communities
Today, December 8, the Census Bureau released its latest round of 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) data for the period 2017-2021
Dog Breeds and Names Across the Nation – And How Oakland County Compares
As a reference point for previously analyzed communities, as well as those to come, I thought it would be interesting to look at national rankings.
Expungements Give 150 Oakland County Residents a Clean Slate
The milestone was reached in only 18 months, with the program launch during the spring of 2021.
Downtowns Across Oakland County Come Together to Learn about Trends, Share Ideas
Main Street program managers across Oakland County gathered on Nov. 22 to get inspired by national leadership and to learn from each other.
Jim Shaffer and Associates Announces Snap It and Wrap It Contest
It’s a $2000 Detroit Foundation Stay + Play package, including 2 nights in an upper level room at the hotel, $500 cash for dining and entertainment, AND a $500 gift card to the local shop that has the most entries.
Students in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest
The arts contest is open to all Oakland County public high school students and entries must be submitted by March 17, 2023, at 4 p.m. through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office website.
Awesome Laptop Deal – With Sales Benefiting Oakland County Times
PLUS $100 contribution to Oakland County Times when you mention coupon code: OCTimes.
The Numbers Behind Oakland County’s Transit Millage Vote
Judging from past votes and the fact that over half of the county’s jurisdictions had voted to opt-out in the past, I was predicting a rather close loss for the measure.
Boy was I wrong!
18 Football Fields of Stinky Stuff Mean Compost for SOCRRA Communities
SOCRRA consists of twelve member municipalities with a total population of approximately 283,000 and covers an area of 75 square miles. Member cities are Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Clawson, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Troy.