2022 Candidate Interviews and Election Information
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Candidate Interview: Alexander Duensing for OCC Trustee
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Nonprofits in Oakland County Can Apply for Healthy Food Access Grants
This program provides one-time operational and programmatic grants to organizations providing critical food assistance services to residents and communities across Oakland County.
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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Absentee Ballots: Communities with the Highest and Lowest Requests So Far
Absentee Ballots: Communities with the Highest and Lowest Requests So Far (Kurt Metzger, Oct. 17, 2022) Oakland County, MI – In 2018, Michigan voters approved a wide-ranging constitutional amendment that allows people to register and vote on the day on an election, request absentee ballots without having to give a reason and cast straight-ticket ballots.…
Candidate Interview: Mark Ambrose for Congress Dist 11
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100 Years of Fire Prevention Week: Auburn Hills Shares Fire Escape Plan Checklist
A few minutes spent on fire prevention can go a long way toward maximizing safety and minimizing potential tragedies.
Electeds from Several Cities Get Lessons in Fire and Rescue Operations
Yet a dozen local leaders from seven different communities came together Oct. 7 to get just a taste of what their fire departments do on behalf of the community.
Candidate Interview: Brenda Carter for State Rep Dist 53
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It Hits Different: Evil Genius Makes New IPA to Pair Perfectly with White Castle Sliders
“Nostalgia is such a big part of our brand, and with White Castle’s over one-hundred-year legacy, it just seemed like a perfect fit to partner with them to create a beer that is as memorable as it is tasty,” said Evil Genius Co-Founder Trevor Hayward
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Passes Budget
With the 2023-2025 budget, the county prioritizes investments in public health, public safety and environmental sustainability.
MDOT Survey Asks for Input on Woodward Avenue Loop Conversion in Pontiac
The public is invited to provide input through an online public survey, ending at 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10.
Planned Power Outage in Pontiac on Oct. 4
On Tuesday, October 4 from 10 am to 12 pm, there will be a 2 hour outage in Pontiac so that DTE can safely work on electrical system repairs.
Drones Making a Difference in Development, Disasters, Preservation and More
Drones have many applications that most people, and even other planners, may not realize.
White Castle Announces Castle Bites, New in the Freezer Aisle
Inspired by the iconic flavor of White Castle Sliders, the new bite-sized snacks are made with 100% real beef and onions and wrapped in a crispy golden crust.
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Oct. 15 – AAA 1-B Offering Assistance
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B’s Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) is offering in-person and virtual appointments with certified Medicare counselors throughout the agency’s six-county service area.
Students in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford and White Lake Can Apply for $1,000 Scholarship
High School students who reside in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, or White Lake can write an essay about how they have made a difference in the community, in 500 words or less.
Proposed Bills Would Address Long-Term Elevator Outages in Apartment Buildings
“Elevator outages will continue to happen as residential buildings age,” added Claudia Sanford, tenant rights organizer at United Community Housing Coalition. “Policies that require planning for the future are necessary to prevent this eventuality.”
Candidate Interview: Gregory Stempfle for Secretary of State
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