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AUGUST 2025
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 Pictured with Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell (center) at the NACo conference, left to right: Commissioner Luebs, Commissioner Markham, Commissioner Erickson Gault and Commissioner Taylor.
Several commissioners recently attended the multi-day NACo conference, engaging in sessions led by peers and experts from around the country on issues impacting local government. This year, the Board was recognized with a NACo Achievement Award for the School Mental Health Grant Initiative and was highlighted for its Student Debt Relief Initiative in partnership with Savi. Adding to Oakland County’s achievements at the conference, Commissioner Linnie Taylor was elected secretary of the Women of NACo Leadership Network. Check out this recap on Facebook.
At the July 17 Board meeting, Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter presented the proposed triennial county budget for fiscal years 2026-2028. The recommended budget focuses on investments in public health, safety, housing, and the county workforce. On August 5, county department leaders will begin presentations to the Board’s Finance Committee regarding their respective portions of the budget proposal, and the full Board will vote on the budget and any amendments at its September 18 meeting. Read more about the proposed budget at OakGov.com, view the budget hearing schedule at OakGov.com/BOC and watch the upcoming Finance meetings, which are open to the public, on the Board’s YouTube channel.
Throughout the month of July, the Board welcomed a summer intern to the staff. From attending committee meetings and working on communications projects to shadowing commissioners, our intern, Aria, got a firsthand look at the inner workings of local government. Her time with the Board offered a unique opportunity to experience how policies are shaped, budgets are reviewed and community initiatives are developed — all while supporting the residents of Oakland County.
Want to see what a day with the Board of Commissioners looks like? Watch Aria’s “Day in the Life” video to follow along with some of her favorite moments.
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Oakland County joined forces with the student loan experts at Savi to help residents navigate the complexities of federal student loan programs. Register now for the free live and interactive webinar on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. to find out how you can explore lowering your student loan payments and working toward forgiveness. Find out more about Savi at OakGov.BySavi.com.
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The Board regularly recognizes residents, community members, organizations and businesses with proclamations and certificates in honor of special milestones, contributions or achievements. See the list below for recognitions from last month.
- End-of-life care provider Devotion Hospice opened in Highland Township – presented by Commissioners Hoffman and Weipert, July 15.
- Michigan Mechanical Automotive Repair expanded its services into a new location in Waterford – presented by Commissioner Joliat, July 16.
- Historical Farmington Hills Glen Oaks Golf Course celebrated its centennial – presented by Commissioners Markham and Miller, July 17.
- Annual observance Park and Recreation Month was celebrated – presented by Commissioners Long, Smith Charles and Erickson Gault, with unanimous support, July 17.
- Commissioners serving on the Human Trafficking Task Force raised awareness about the crime of human trafficking ahead of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons – presented by Chair Woodward and Commissioners Miller, Taylor, Spisz and Joliat, July 17.
- The compassionate care delivered for a century by Dryer Funeral Home was honored – presented by Commissioner Hoffman, July 19.
- Self-service dog washing location Woof & Wash hosted a grand opening – presented by Commissioner Smiley, July 22.
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Below is a schedule of meetings open to the public this month at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac. Full Board and standing committee meetings are livestreamed on the Board’s YouTube channel. Visit our website for any schedule changes and follow the Board on Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest updates.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Legislative Affairs & Government Operations, 8:30 a.m.
Public Health & Safety, 10:30 a.m.
Finance (budget hearings), 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Economic Development & Infrastructure, 9:30 a.m.
Finance (including budget hearings), 11 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Finance (budget hearings), 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
Human Trafficking Task Force, 9 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 14
Majority Caucus, 8:30 a.m.
Full Board, 9:30 a.m.
Coordinating Zoning, 9:35 a.m.
Oakland County Transit, 9:35 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Finance (budget hearings), 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Finance (budget hearings), 1 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Finance (budget hearings), 1 p.m.
The recognition received at this year’s NACo conference is the 19th Achievement Award the Board has received from the organization - the only one in the nation representing county governments. The Achievement Awards is a non-competitive awards program recognizing innovative county government programs. Find out more about the Board’s history of this and other commendations at OakGov.com/BOC.
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There’s a lot happening in Oakland County! Check out the latest news and upcoming events:
- The 38th Annual Festival of Flight will be held at the Oakland County International Airport on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the air show beginning at 1:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Learn more at bit.ly/FestivalOfFlight25.
- Join Oakland County’s Healthy Oakland Partnership for Senior Market Days. Oakland County residents age 60 and older will receive a $5 voucher to spend on fresh produce on Aug. 14 at the Oak Park Farmers Market and on Sept. 4 at the Oakland County Farmer’s Market. Get the details at bit.ly/HOPSeniorMarketDay25.
- Local cities, villages, townships and nonprofits are encouraged to apply for grant funding through Oakland County Parks and the Community Habitat Improvement Project (CHIPs) to remove invasive species. Funds can be used for a variety of eligible natural resource management initiatives. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 31.
- The United States Department of Agriculture has set new income guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). These broadened income limits may allow more Oakland County families to qualify for the program. Find one of Oakland County’s eight WIC offices and learn about the new guidelines at bit.ly/WICEligibility25.
- Oakland County has enhanced its website accessibility with new tools for language translation and users with disabilities. A live translation feature supports more than 60 languages and the UserWay accessibility widget includes numerous features such as dyslexia-friendly fonts and keyboard navigation. Find more details at bit.ly/WebsiteAccessibility25.
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