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About Economic Development in Oakland County
Introduction
All signs point disturbingly to tougher economic times ahead for local units of government. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the balance sheets of cities, townships and villages, which are struggling with falling revenues and escalating costs. No fiscally responsible elected official wants to propose raising taxes or fees.
An alternative approach is intergovernmental cooperation, and Oakland County has pursued such endeavors on many occasions to maintain its long range vision of fiscal responsibility for the benefit of our citizens and virtually guarantee no reduction in service levels or the quality of those services.
Problem:
Identifying and developing collaboration-based projects on a region-wide basis requires cooperation and communication. Most jurisdictions work independently of one another, even on the most local levels. How do governments of varying sizes, demographics, capabilities and structure first identify common goals and potential projects, but then work together to develop them into tangible results?
Study Up/Related Information:
 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)
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Learn about Oakland County's trip to Germany to bring new technologies and emerging sectors home to our economy. (Updated: December 17, 2004)
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