 Serving all of Oakland County's 19 districts
MARCH 2026
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The Board is celebrating the historical and contemporary contributions made by women this month! Kick off this special observance by listening to the latest episode of The Sounding Board where we learn about the Board’s first-ever woman to serve as a commissioner and Commissioner Gwen Markham, current chair of the Finance Committee and SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments).
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 In celebration of Black History Month, the fifth annual Black Excellence Awards were presented at the Feb. 19 meeting. This year, nominations from the community reached a record high, and the final recipients were selected by a panel of commissioners for their accomplishments and the many ways they make an impact on the community.
This year’s winners are:
- DaQuetta Baylor-Boothe (Pontiac)
- Kevandre “Dre” Thompson (Southfield)
- Gregory Glenn (Southfield)
- Sanya L. Weston (Northville)
- Justen Daniels (Southfield)
Learn more about the recipients at the Oakland County Blog and see the highlights on Facebook.
At the Feb. 19 meeting, the Board approved a resolution that transfers the Aviation & Transportation Division, which manages the three Oakland County airports, from the Economic Development Department into a standalone Aviation Department. Oversight from the Airport Committee will continue, and manager Cheryl Bush will be reclassified as Aviation Director, but no major changes will result.
During its Feb. 19 meeting, the Board approved a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Spisz (District 5) to sponsor the Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program offered by the nonprofit 42 Strong Foundation. The program matches older students with younger peers in a supportive mentor relationship that’s designed to foster emotional intelligence, connection, resilience and community engagement. It honors the legacy of Tate Myre by encouraging uplifting mentor-mentee relationships and promotes student connections to family, peers, school and community.
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Check out the schedule of meetings open to the public this month at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac. Visit our website for any schedule changes.
Full Board and standing committee meetings are livestreamed on the Board’s YouTube channel and those meetings that have already concluded at the time of this newsletter are also available on demand there.
During Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the 10 women – representing 53 percent of the Board – elected by their constituents to serve as commissioners for their districts. Further, 60 percent of Board and committee leadership positions are held by female commissioners.
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There’s a lot happening in Oakland County! Check out the latest news and upcoming events:
- K-12 students can celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by participating in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court’s Jury Service Sticker Contest. From March 2-April 10, students who live in or attend school in Oakland County can design a creative, original sticker that represents a cornerstone of our democracy – jury service. Find the full rules and entry form at ly/StickerContest2026.
- Weigh in on the future vision for a redesigned and updated Waterford Oaks County Park at the Oakland County Parks’ new Co-Creation Lab.
- Oakland County Parks is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Learn about its history from farms to parks, and significant milestones over the years.
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