Savvy Savers Program Offers Incentive to Those Taking Virtual Financial Education Class
“Our program is designed to get everyone into the mindset of saving regularly and we hope this incentive will be an added encouragement to come to our meetings,”
Healthcare, Building Workforce Among Priorities in Proposed County Budget
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter presented his balanced three-year budget recommendation to the Board of Commissioners Thursday evening.
Students Can Apply for Scholarship through Oakland County Republicans
Students Can Apply for Scholarship through Oakland County Republicans (OCRP, April 23, 2017) The Oakland County Republican Party is excited to announce we are extending the deadline for our 2017 Lincoln Scholarship Program until May 15th. Scholarship Information Students may submit an essay of up to 1000 words, video, or other creative work on the…
Laugh and Learn: Financial Literacy for Teens at Troy Library Feb. 8
Laugh and Learn: Financial Literacy for Teens at Troy Library Feb. 8 (TPL Press Release, Jan. 17, 2015) Your ability to manage your money directly affects your ability to have the life you want. Join us as we laugh and learn with Colin Ryan, motivational speaker, author and comedian. His inspiring and hilarious workshop turns…
Oakland County Passes Budget after Debates over Funding
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed the 2012 budget after a last minute attempt by the Democratic Caucus to secure funding for five projects.
Transparency & Economic Vitality: City Launches Munetrix…
The Munitrix system will help meet the State’s requirements for increased transparency. “The intent here is to insure that the municipalities give access to communities and their residents exactly where their finances stand,” McGrath said.
MML Survey Finds Increasing Shared Resources Among Cities
Some 129 communities responding to the MML survey provided details of more than 640 examples of how they are already sharing services, saving taxpayer dollars and improving operational efficiencies.
Potential Donors Get Answers from Affirmations
Longtime Affirmations volunteer, and Board President from 2008-2010, George Westerman has taken on the task of leading the “Campaign for the Future,” a drive to raise the $1.25 million needed to give Affirmations a strong balance sheet and capital structure. Thus far the campaign has raised $540,000, although only $350,000 has been collected.
Committee Recommends Headlee Override
The Financial Planning Committee held a public meeting on Dec. 29, 2010 to present options to residents for balancing the city’s budget, recommending that Council puts a Headlee Over-Ride on the ballot for the residents to vote on. The presentation was just a rough draft of what the Committee will be presenting to Council, who will make the ultimate decision of how to move forward.