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.
Cats, dogs, and even chickens got some love from the Oak Park City Council Monday as the body approved the first reading of a package of animal-related ordinances.
“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.
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.
On Friday, August 14, 2020, Lahab Goriel, 37, of Oak Park was arraigned by 43rd District Court Magistrate Brennan on one count Discharging Firearm from Vehicle, one count Firearm in Possession by Felon, and two counts Felony Firearm 2nd Offense.
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!
“We’re trying to build something here that lasts, that is consistent, and that will be effective in responding to the actual conditions.”
Oak Park’s Farmer’s Market has moved to a larger location recently, in the high school’s parking lot.
On Sunday, August 2nd at approximately 8:25PM, Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the area of Kenwood and Norwood on the report of a dog that had just been shot.
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!
Residents will be required to wear a mask while visiting the Center during their scheduled appointment time and residency will be verified by attendant.
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.
Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, Huntington Woods, MI – In the race for County Commissioner of the 18th District there are two Democrats facing off in the Aug. 4, 2020 Primary: Charlie Cavell and Dan Cherrin.
The Primary takes place Aug. 4, 2020. The winner of the Democratic Primary will face Bouchard in the Nov. 3 election.
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.
Parents of Ferndale Public Schools Students tuned in Tuesday evening for a Facebook Live meeting with Superintendent Dania Bazzi and other school staff to learn about the district’s plans for the fall.
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.
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.
“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.”
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.