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The Oakland County Board of Commissioners recognized the winners of its first ever Black Excellence Awards at its Board meeting on March 24. Three Oakland County residents were nominated by the public and selected for recognition based on their notable achievements and efforts to improve their communities. The award winners include:
- Richard Bell (Pontiac): Founder of the Kids First Initiative – a non-profit that provides youth from underserved communities with vital resources to ensure a successful life.
- Kristi Plain (Commerce): Vice President for Global Talent at Brasscraft, Vice President for the Spaulding for Children’s Board of Directors and McGregor Fund Trustee.
- Ber-Henda Williams (Southfield): Visionary+Empath Coach, Founder of The Power of Girlhood, Founder of the Poetry, Pages, and Scribes poetry series at the Southfield Public Library and Poet-in-Residence for InsideOut Literary Arts.
For more information about the winners, visit https://bit.ly/3HlHaMq.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution to establish two partnership groups with Macomb and Wayne Counties at its meeting on February 3. The Macomb County Board of Commissioners and Wayne County Commission have both adopted similar resolutions.
The partnership groups, which are called the “Regional Partnership for Broadband Infrastructure and Equity” and the “Regional Partnership for Water Infrastructure,” will establish a framework to address a wide range of internet and broadband accessibility and water infrastructure challenges facing the Southeast Michigan region.
The three counties will form two steering committees with voting representatives from each Commission to provide direction and oversight. The committees may also include subject matter experts and nonvoting members representing county departments.
The two groups will gather studies and create recommendations for action, which will culminate in a presentation to be made at the 2022 Tri-County Summit. The groups are a result of the 2021 Tri-County Summit, which was hosted by all three counties on November 12 to gain insight and collaborate on finding regional solutions to shared issues.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3LK6EX9.
The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner is seeking original art submissions as part of its first ever “Preserve MI Waters: Stormwater Manhole Cover Art Contest.” The contest is open to high school and college students who live or attend school in Oakland County, and the deadline to apply is March 11.
Artwork submissions should be unique to Oakland County and bring awareness to the importance of managing stormwater and keeping pollution out of our storm drains to protect wildlife and promote recreational activities such as swimming and boating.
The winning design will be cast onto 50 stormwater manhole covers throughout Oakland County as early as this summer. The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship award from Pure Oakland Water (POW) as well as recognition at a Board of Commissioners meeting in April.
A panel of water industry professionals, environmentalists and elected officials will choose the winning design based on the relevance of the message and overall appearance.
For more information, visit www.oakgov.com/coverartcontest.
The Oakland County Health Division continues to administer all doses of COVID-19 vaccine at its North Oakland Health Center in Pontiac, South Oakland Health Center in Southfield, and other community clinics. To make an appointment or find information related to vaccines for homebound residents, visit www.oaklandcountyvaccine.com/appointments/.
Vaccinations, masking, social distancing and staying at home when symptomatic remain the most effective ways to limit the spread of the virus and minimize the risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death.
In addition, the Health Division offers drive-through testing for COVID-19 four days a week. To make an appointment for a drive-through test or for more information, go to oakgov.com/COVID and click on the “COVID Testing” button or contact the Nurse on Call.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) is hiring for a wide variety of seasonal jobs.
Those interested can apply today and secure an opportunity to make a difference in the community, gain valuable employment experience and work in a safe, clean, fun and supportive environment. OCPR is looking to boost staffing at all 14 county parks, including five golf courses, two campgrounds, two waterparks, three dog parks and Holly Oaks ORV Park.
Positions are also available with Recreation Programs and Services, which offers programming for children and adults, and operates mobile recreation opportunities like inflatable bouncers, a zipline, games, a climbing tower, an archery range and more.
Salaries start at $12.63/hour for individuals ages 16 and older and training is provided for all positions, including waterpark lifeguards. Flexible part-time work schedules allow staff to balance other priorities while meeting new people, gaining valuable experience and having a positive impact on their community.
OCPR follows COVID-19 guidance from the Oakland County Health Division, providing daily health check-ins and personal protective equipment as needed.
For more information, visit www.OakGov.com/jobs.
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