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June 18, 2025

Bi-Weekly Executive Newsletter

Phoenix Center

Dear Friends,

GM’s history in Oakland County is vast and I couldn’t be happier with last week’s announcement that it will experience a revival as the company moves production of its wildly popular light-duty pick-up trucks and SUVs to the Orion Assembly plant.

The company had planned to build EVs in Orion and while that was an exciting prospect, one thing we’ve all learned in the first six months of this year is that you have to be flexible and ready to modify plans as the business climate and car-buyers’ preferences evolve.

This is all part of a $4 billion investment by GM in three manufacturing plants in the United States, moving that production from Mexico back home.

It doesn’t get much better than that. Bringing production and good-paying jobs back home to the U.S. is fantastic. The fact that a good chunk of those thousands of jobs will land in Oakland County is a powerful tribute to the enduring legacy of auto manufacturing in Michigan and to the skill of the workers who build the best vehicles in the world and help to power the state and the nation’s economy.

We also got great news last week on our transformational project to help revitalize the historic downtown of our county seat in Pontiac.

We are ahead of schedule on the demolition of the Phoenix Center, which will make way for opening up Saginaw Street and paving the way for a much more walkable, vibrant downtown Pontiac. The work is expected to be completed by October, a full two months ahead of schedule.

And the Board of Commissioners approved a contract last week with our recommended contractor, Endeavour Pontiac Partners, to build new parking garages and explore options for additional residential, retail and hotel developments.

The progress we’re making on this project is amazing and prompts me to reiterate what I’ve often said: “I’m bullish on Pontiac.” Head to our website to get all the latest updates on the Pontiac project.

With gratitude,

David CoulterOakland County Executive

Downtown Oxford Captures Top Honor at Main Street Oakland County’s Main Event Awards Ceremony

Downtown Oxford was awarded the Spirit of Main Street Award during the 25th Anniversary Main Event celebration of Main Street Oakland County (MSOC), held at the Roxy Theatre in downtown Rochester last week. The event honored outstanding achievements in downtown revitalization.

Oxford was recognized for its video, We Are Community, which earned the top award and a $2,000 cash prize from Genisys Credit Union. The video highlights Oxford’s commitment to honoring its historic roots while fostering an inclusive and vibrant community atmosphere.

“For 25 years, Main Street Oakland County has been a shining example of progress and partnership between the county and its thriving communities,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. “Congratulations to Oxford for the Spirit of Main Street Award and to all the downtowns that continuously strive for excellence and the vibrancy that make our communities distinct.”

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LEFT: Sangamitra Sivachandran Narmadha, Ella Bunao, David Coulter, Shiv Lohia, Kairav Joshi and Zuri Earth

Oakland County Announces Winners of First Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest

Oakland County is proud to announce the winners of its first Juneteenth Art & Essay Contest, recognizing student creativity and reflection on the theme, “Juneteenth: What does Freedom and Equality mean to me?” The contest is part of the county’s annual Juneteenth Celebration, which took place Wednesday on the grounds of the Oakland County Circuit Court building in Pontiac.

The event commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, and the ongoing pursuit of equality for all. Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter joined community leaders, residents and students for a vibrant festival featuring live music, food trucks, speakers, games and the raising of the Juneteenth flag under the theme “Stronger Together: Celebrating Freedom & Community.”

“This celebration reflects Oakland County’s deep commitment to inclusion, belonging and a future where every resident is valued and welcome,” said Coulter. “The insight and heart in these student essays and artworks are powerful and inspiring.”

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County Executive David Coulter
Oakland County, Michigan

1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI, 48341

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