Video Interviews with Oakland County Sheriff Candidates 2020
The Primary takes place Aug. 4, 2020. The winner of the Democratic Primary will face Bouchard in the Nov. 3 election.
State Offers Rental Assistance Program for those Facing Eviction
Funding for the EDP comes from Senate Bill 690, which appropriated $880 million in federal dollars from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Here are 137 Videos of Candidates for Local Offices, and How to Help Us Do More
Here is the list of candidates we were able to interview for the Aug. 4 primary. Our goal is to continue this project up until the Nov. 3, 2020 election so even more can be included.
Video Interviews with Candidates for Oakland County Executive
In the race for Oakland County Executive there are two candidates from the Republican Party and two candidates from the Democratic Party on the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary ballot.
2020 Candidate Interview: Maura Murphy for 6th Circuit Court Judge
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.
Oakland County to Cover Postage for All November Absentee Ballots
“We are removing the $0.65 postage fee, or a ‘fee to vote,’ as another way to ensure that every vote is counted and every resident has a voice.”
2020 Candidate Interview: Jim Williams for County Commissioner 2nd District
The incumbent is Republican Bob Hoffman and the Democratic candidate is Jim Williams.
2020 Candidate Interview: Nadine Hatten for 6th Circuit Court Judge (Write In)
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.
2020 Candidate Interview: Lorie Savin for 6th Circuit Court Judge
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.
County Urges Face Mask Use as COVID Cases on the Rise
Oakland County has a dashboard with information and data, including a zip code map of cases and deaths.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meeting Virtually
Support group meetings let grandparents meet others who are in a similar position and can relate to the ups and downs of their situation.
2020 Candidate Interview: Elissa Slotkin for Congress 8th District
In the race for Congress in the 8th District Congressperson Elissa Slotkin has no opposition in the Democratic Primary.
Michigan Small Business Restart Program Grants Available
“These programs will provide a significant opportunity to address immediate needs of those who have been hardest hit by COVID-19.
2020 Candidate Interview: Vincent Gregory for Oakland County Sheriff
On the Democratic side there are three candidates: Randy Maloney, Barnett Jones, and Vincent Gregory.
2020 Candidate Interview: Robert Buxbaum for Water Resources Commissioner
In the race for Water Resources Commissioner, Democratic incumbent Jim Nash in unopposed in the primary.
2020 Candidate Interview: Steven Johnson for Water Resources Commissioner
In the Republican Primary the candidates are Robert Bauxbaum, Steven Johnson and Jim Stevens.
2020 Candidate Interview: Jim Nash for Water Resources Commissioner
In the race for Water Resources Commissioner, Democratic incumbent Jim Nash in unopposed in the primary.
Historical Society of Michigan Collecting COVID-19 Stories
The Library of Michigan and Historical Society of Michigan envision collecting and preserving these stories.
2020 Candidate Interview: Patrick Feeney for Holly Township Trustee
In the Republican Primary candidates are Derek Burton, Patrick Feeney, Steve Ruth, and Tim Terpening.
2020 Candidate Interview: Dianne Scheib-Snider for Rose Township Supervisor
In Rose Township, current Supervisor Dianne Scheib-Snider being challenged by Linda Dagenhardt on the Aug. 4, 2020 Republican Primary Ballot.