Candidate Interview: Gretchen Whitmer for Governor of Michigan
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Metroparks Annual Passes on Sale Now
But now through December 31, residents can purchase their 2023 annual vehicle pass for just $35.
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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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.…
Walt Herzig and Harry Weaver Join Oakland County Team
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has made two key appointments to his administration…
Witches Night Out Conjures up Halloween Spirit in Downtown Holly
Music was playing as people in long dresses and pointed hats danced around Downtown Holly for the annual Witches Night Out event.
Holly Candidate / Library President April Brandon Censors Local Journalism Leading to Election
To be clear, in America government officials should not be manipulating public discussion, silencing citizens, obstructing the media, or threatening people – and members of the press – with jail time because they questioned the ethical conduct of a public official.
Attorney General Cautions People Against Disaster Relief Scams
If you have been the victim of a disaster-related scam, or if you would like to file a general consumer complaint, please contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division
Oakland County Board of Commissioners Passes Budget
With the 2023-2025 budget, the county prioritizes investments in public health, public safety and environmental sustainability.
Video: Holly Area Chamber Meet the Candidates Forum
The Holly Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Meet the Candidates Forum on Sept. 22, giving candidates for a variety of positions a chance to communicate with the public.
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: Elizabeth Cunningham for Holly Area School Board
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Oakland County Community Deer Coalition Asking Residents to Fill Out Survey
Your answers will be extremely valuable in helping the Coalition create a plan to address deer concerns. Thank you in advance for your time and feedback.
Candidate Interview: Gregory Stempfle for Secretary of State
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