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David T. Irvine is the inaugural Volunteer of the Month at the Oakland Pet Adoption Center (OPAC). The 66-year-old Metamora, Mich. resident has devoted countless hours working with shelter cats, fostering them and participating at feline adoption events. He started volunteering at OPAC in the fall of 2012. “Volunteers like David are the heart and soul of the pet adoption center,” said Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. “His outstanding efforts are helping the shelter … [Read more...]
Michigan Stop Smart Meters is putting on a free public information program in the immediate wake of the decision by the Michigan Public Service Commission to allow DTE to charge people for “opting out” of having a “smart” meter. We will discuss the pros and cons of accepting DTE’s new opt-out program and paying the new “opt-out” fees. This program will take place on Tuesday, June 18, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library located at 500 Olde Town Road in … [Read more...]
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is hosting an event on Tuesday, June 18, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in celebration of the Emerging Sectors® companies generating more than $2 billion of investment in Oakland County. These are companies who are diversifying the economy by shifting from manufacturing to knowledge-based. This is an invitation-only event for the company leaders, members of the Oakland County Business Roundtable, Consuls General Corps and selected other invitees. More than … [Read more...]
Oakland County’s unemployment rate fell to 7.5% in April. This is the first time since October of 2008 that the county’s rate dipped below 8% and the lowest it’s been since September of that year when it reached 7.1%. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson credited the county’s Emerging Sectors initiative for the latest jobs news. “The private sector created about 48,000 jobs in Oakland County the past two years, with the lion’s share of that growth in the high-salary category,” … [Read more...]
A summer camp for blind or visually impaired teens, a senior citizens walking program and a race in boats that look like dragons are among the programs that received funding today from the Brooksie Way Minigrant program. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson also announced during the kickoff for the 2013 HealthPlus Brooksie Way that running icons Bill Rodgers and Greg Meyer had been appointed to the newly formed race Board of Directors and that HealthPlus had signed a multi-year … [Read more...]
Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson and Commissioner Bill Dwyer introduced a bi-partisan resolution urging state legislators to support Governor Snyder’s proposed expansion to Medicaid on May 9, 2013. Gershenson states, “Our resolution supports increasing medical coverage to over 40,000 Oakland County residents and brings an estimated 2.1 billion dollars in economic activity to our state. In addition, Medicaid reform will bring an estimated 18,000 health care jobs to enhance … [Read more...]
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will honor the 100th Anniversary of the Road Commission for Oakland County by presenting a proclamation to the current Road Commission members consisting of Road Commission’s Chairman Greg Jamian, Vice Chairman Ron Fowkes and Commissioner Eric S. Wilson. Board Chairman Michael J. Gingell will present the proclamation commemorating the 100th milestone and history of the Road Commission of which the Oakland County Board of … [Read more...]
Oakland County Commissioner Marcia Gershenson and Commissioner Bill Dwyer introduced a bi-partisan resolution urging state legislators to support Governor Snyder’s proposed expansion to Medicaid on May 9, 2013. Gershenson states, “Our resolution supports increasing medical coverage to over 40,000 Oakland County residents and brings an estimated 2.1 billion dollars in economic activity to our state. In addition, Medicaid reform will bring an estimated 18,000 health care jobs to enhance … [Read more...]
Students from Shrine Catholic Grade School of Royal Oak took their “victory lap” around the Detroit Zoo as the 2013 winner of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson’s Count Your Steps initiative. They were joined by students from second-place Franklin Road Christian School of Novi and the Detroit Zoo mascots. Third-place Angell Elementary School of Berkley was unable to attend. The top schools were announced today in a special ceremony marking the 10th anniversary Count Your Steps … [Read more...]
A free workshop on fair housing and housing assistance programs is set for Wednesday, May 29 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Oakland County’s Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and the county’s Community & Home Improvement Division are hosting the workshop being presented by the Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit. “Fair housing laws ensure that all have access to the American dream of owning their own home,” … [Read more...]
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