Election Analysis: A Look at Absentee Ballots Across Oakland County Cities
Over two-thirds (77.0 percent) of the requested ballots were returned, and these returned ballots represented 70.8 percent of the total votes cast.
Oakland County Expands Free COVID-19 Testing to School-Age Children
The Health Division offers drive-thru testing on Mondays and Wednesdays at the South Oakland Health Center at 27725 Greenfield Road in Southfield; Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Oakland County government campus, 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac; and on Fridays at Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge Campus at 28696 Oakland, Farmington Hills.
Deadline for Oakland Together Business Recovery Grants is Sept. 14
This competitive grant program is focused on these hard-hit sectors:
Retail
Food and Lodging Personal Services
Business Services
Entertainment and Recreation
Construction and Maintenance Services
Up to $20,000 Available Through DNR Community Forestry Grant Program
Up to $20,000 is available for projects such as:
Tree inventories and management plans.
Urban forest master plans or strategic plans.
Tree maintenance connected to strategic activities in a plan or tree inventory.
Community outreach or local staff training.
Tree ordinance review and development.
Explore: 4,461 Acres of Nature and Fun at Stony Creek Metropark
Even after several visits there is still much to explore in this 4,461 acre oasis.
Candidate Interviews ~ Nov. 3, 2020 Election
Each year Oakland County Times gives candidates for any office voted on in Oakland County the opportunity to do a video interview. This is a huge undertaking, and we post new videos as we can right up until the election. So please check back often and be patient.
County-Wide Millage to Go on Nov. Ballot for Parks and Recreation
“For the first time in our 54-year existence, we’re asking for an increase so we can provide more high quality parks, programs and services to the citizens of Oakland County,” OCPR Executive Officer Dan Stencil said.
SEMCOG Survey Asking Resident Opinions on Local Government Spending
Results will be shared with local government leaders so that they understand what services their residents value most. Responses will also help inform SEMCOG’s Economic Development Strategy for Southeast Michigan, currently under development.
Voter Turnout by City, Numbers Metzger Calls Disappointing
Oakland County, with one of the highest educational attainment rates in the state, had an Aug. 4, 2020 turnout rate of only 37.1 percent!
Sept. – Virtual5k Throughout Michigan to Support Accessibility
Throughout the month of September, the Michigan Parks and Recreation Foundation is hosting a Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) to raise funds to provide accessible recreation opportunities for parks and programs. You can run, walk, skateboard, bike, or swim a 5K during the month of September!
Candidates for Oakland County Prosecutor 2020
In the Aug. 4 Democratic Primary voters in Oakland County will chose between incumbent Jessica Cooper and challenger Karen McDonald for Oakland County Prosecutor.
The winner of the primary will then face Lin Goetz who is unopposed in the Republican Primary.
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.
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: 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.
A Story of a Father and Son’s Hunt for the Neowise Comet
After viewing the amazing celestial site, we celebrated with a McDonald’s ice cream sundae in the car.
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.