Cobo Funding Update
In a September 14, 2007 Detroit News guest editorial, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano indicated he wanted to "move forward with accuracy" in addressing the Cobo Hall expansion issue. Oakland County couldn't agree more. And in addition we believe that "openness" should be pursued. This section of the Web site has been established to achieve the desired goals of openness and accuracy.
JUST ADDED:
March 27, 2008 Letter- (NEW)
From Gerald D. Poisson, Deputy County Executive, Oakland County, to Mr. Dan Krichbaum, Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Governor (includes related Status Report and Issue Summary - Cobo Hall Project dated March 27, 2008).
January 15, 2008 Letter
From Robert Daddow, Deputy County Executive, Oakland County, to Azzam Elder, Deputy County Executive, Wayne County (includes related e-mail dated January 3, 2008, from Mr. Elder to Mr. Daddow).
January 15, 2008 Letter
From Gerald D. Poisson, Deputy County Executive, Oakland County, to Azzam Elder, Deputy County Executive, Wayne County.
OTHER ISSUES/POSITIONS
The Detroit News article reprinted with permission:
Also see:Insight: Proposed Sale of Bonds (previously published July 24, 2006) Includes link to Insight article on Financing Healthcare for Oakland County Retirees.
OTHER ISSUES/POSITIONS
Straight A's for Oakland County
Wall Street gives Oakland County a perfect score for the eighth year in a row. (Updated November 16, 2006)
Financing Health Care for Oakland County Retirees (file size 55k)
Report provides a brief history and overview detailing Oakland County's plans for addressing retiree benefits. (Updated July 24, 2006)
Communicating with Rating Agencies (file size 299k)
Originally a Powerpoint presented by L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, and Laurie Van Pelt, Management and Budget Director, at the Bond Buyer’s OPEB 3.0 Conference in Chicago, March 17, 2008, on the topic of retiree health care.
Looking Toward Tomorrow, Budgeting Today (file size 24k)
Oakland County employees - elected, appointed or hired - have a responsibility to use public funds wisely. (Updated: April 27, 2006)
The "Taxman" Saves Taxes Oakland County's Equalization Division is helping to reduce the tax burden on citizens by providing assessing services to our local cities, villages and townships across the County at a fraction of the cost. (Updated: October 20, 2005)
Purchasing Division Receives International Accreditation (file size 30k)
Oakland County's Purchasing Division has received the Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. (NIGP). (Updated: September 30, 2005)
Main Street Oakland County
Started in February 2000, the Main Street Oakland County program addresses the multiple redevelopment challenges faced by many of our traditional downtown neighborhoods. This article details the background of the program and its successes so far. (Updated: June 2005)
Cobo II: An Oakland County Perspective (View the June 2004 report here)
L. Brooks Patterson convened a Cobo II work group to study the cost/benefit for a new or expanded convention center in the region. This report provides an update to that original report. (Updated: April 29, 2005)
Business-Wise Approaches to Government: Privatization at Oakland County
You've heard the old axiom of 'win, win' applied to circumstances where two parties benefit from doing something together. Well, over the last 12 years, Oakland County has undertaken nearly a dozen 'win, win, and 'win' opportunities where the county, the public, and private business all benefit. (Updated: April 1, 2005)
Emerging Sectors: UPDATE Learn about Oakland County's trip to Germany to bring new technologies and emerging sectors home to our economy. (Updated: December 17, 2004)
Broadening the State Sales Tax: An Oakland County Perspective(Impact Analysis) The State of Michigan proposes a change to the State sales tax structure enabling a tax on services in order to alleviate looming budget shortcomings in the next several fiscal years. (Updated: October 25, 2004)
The Detroit News article reprinted with permission:
Business-Wise Approaches to Government: Privatization at Oakland County