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2007 - 2008 Oakland County Board of Commissioners 


To see the identities of the commissioners, and how to contact yours, click on the picture above.

The Board of Commissioners governs Oakland County.  The Board consists of 25 members, one from each of 25 equally-populated districts.  Each district is made up of about 48,000 residents, who elect a commissioner every two years. Commission duties include:

  • Establishing and revising County policies
  • Establishing the property tax millage rate
  • Adopting the annual county budget; and
  • Establishing the Authority, Duties and Responsibilities of County Departments.


The 2008 Board of Commissioners Annual Survey is now online!  Please share your thoughts about proposed solutions to important county issues.



Board Establishes an Authority to Operate & Fund Zoo
The new authority will ask voters to approve a 0.1 mill property tax for the zoo.  The millage question will appear on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. 

 


New Tether Program Cuts Costs, Reduces Jail Overcrowding  
First inmates released on new program are under house arrest.
PODCAST    Click to learn how the new system works.

  
SUCCESS:  2008 Oakland County Youth in Government Day 
 
Commissioners show area youth how local government works.
PODCAST    Click and follow students through Y.I.G. Day.

 
Is Your Child Overeating?  Fight Childhood Obesity!  
Obesity is a serious health threat to children.  Overcome it through Education & Empowerment.



No Cost Health Care Now Available for the County's Poor
See if you're eligible and SIGN UP TODAY! 

 



Other Health Plans Available to All Oakland County Residents
Get Your Discount Dental and No-cost Prescription Drug Plans now.





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