Nonpartisan Analyses of Nov. 8 Statewide Ballot Proposals
Michigan voters will be asked on Nov. 8 to decide whether to adopt three proposals to amend the Michigan Constitution.
2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information
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Candidate Interview: Alexander Duensing for OCC Trustee
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Video: Panel Shares Stories of People Using Public Transit
The Oakland Transit Millage Proposal aims to bring those groups together to create a more comprehensive system. If passed voters in the Nov. 8 election, the cost of improving the system would be shared by all communities without an opt-out option. It would mean bus service for cities like Novi and Rochester Hills who currently opt-out of the SMART system. It would also provide funding to the smaller transit organizations – North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA), Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA), and Older Persons Commission which serves the Rochester area.
Candidate Interview: Jeffrey Simek for OCC Trustee
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Candidate Interview: Jim Walkowicz for Congress Dist 9
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Road Commission Hiring for Winter Truck Drivers and Laborers
The minimum probationary wage for the position is $20 per hour. The minimum hourly rate increases to $22 after six months and $24.96 per hour upon completing probation. The increases in pay are performance-based.
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Passes Budget
With the 2023-2025 budget, the county prioritizes investments in public health, public safety and environmental sustainability.
Drones Making a Difference in Development, Disasters, Preservation and More
Drones have many applications that most people, and even other planners, may not realize.
MML and MEDC Release Plan to Encourage More Multi-Family Homes, Making Construction Easier
With rent and mortgage costs rising and communities across the state challenged to develop enough housing for their residents, the Michigan Municipal League and Michigan Economic Development Corporation have reached back into the past to develop new strategies to help communities add more housing options to their existing neighborhoods.
Candidate Interview: Douglas Smith for OCC Trustee
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A Look at Migration – Population Shifts Between Oakland and Other Counties
On the county level, we get the same two inflow and outflow tables, but this time it recognizes county-to-county flows.
Oakland County Restaurant Quest ~ Over 300 First-hand Reviews
Oakland County Times is on a QUEST to enjoy every local restaurant in Oakland County. This long-term project is a labor of love, supported by our friends at White Castle.
Trends in Absentee Voting Across Oakland County Communities from 2018 to 2022
In order to judge the increase of absentee voting in Oakland County, I decided to compare the results of the just completed primary with those of the last Midterm Primary held in August of 2018
OCHN Provides Mental Health Toolkits to Schools Across Oakland County
For additional mental health and substance use prevention resources, please visit oaklandchn.org
State Warns of Scams Related to Student Loan Forgiveness
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to warn Michiganders to be on the lookout for potential scammers seeking to take advantage of borrowers pursuing student loan debt relief recently announced by the Biden Administration.
School Bus Rules: Passing Illegally and Entering without Permission Among Laws to Be Aware Of
The reminder comes as nearly 100,000 students throughout Oakland County will be transported by school bus in the coming weeks.
Widespread E. Coli Outbreak Includes 43 Cases in Michigan, 55% of Cases Linked to Wendy’s Locations
Some infections are very mild, but others can be severe or even life-threatening. Younger children and older adults may be more likely to experience severe illness.
RECALL: Cleaning Chemicals in Juice Prompt Capri Sun Wild Cherry Recall
The issue was discovered after we received several consumer complaints about the taste of the affected product.
SEMCOG Announces Transportation Improvement Grants, Including Oakland County
Among the Oakland County Projects are work to be done on sections of John R, Novi Road, Orchard Lake Road, Walton, 13 Mile, M-59, Pontiac Trail, Telegraph and more.