“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.
Four Oakland County residents who took different paths to deliver the same message – everyone should do their part to help stop the spread of the coronavirus – were chosen by a public vote as winners of the Oakland Together COVID-19 Safety Video & Art Contest.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
In the race for 6th Circuit Court Judge there are three candidates on the ballot plus one write-in, with no incumbents.
Oakland County has a dashboard with information and data, including a zip code map of cases and deaths.
Support group meetings let grandparents meet others who are in a similar position and can relate to the ups and downs of their situation.
In the race for Congress 9th District, Incumbent Andy Levin, a Democrat, is running for re-election.
In the race for County Commissioner of the 13th District, incumbent Marcia Gershenson, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Max Rothbart.
Incumbent Mari Manoogian is unopposed in the Democratic Primary.
His opponent, Julia Pulver, is unopposed in the Democratic Primary.
“These programs will provide a significant opportunity to address immediate needs of those who have been hardest hit by COVID-19.