Brooks in the News
May 17, 2012- Observer & Eccentric
Novi News Briefs
May 17, 2012- The Oakland Press, by Charles Crumm
Oakland County commissioners to vote on ballot question for Detroit Institute of Arts support WITH VIDEO
May 14, 2012- CBS Detroit
Post Your Question For The ‘Big Four’ Pancakes & Politics Forum
May 14, 2012- The Oakland Press, by Chris Laine
Oakland County offers ‘green‘ workshop for residents, store owners
May 12, 2012- MLIVE, by Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk
Entrepreneur Rick DeVos talks about Start Garden, ArtPrize 2012, on ‘Media Matters’ on CBS-TV in Detroit
May 11, 2012- Bloomfield-BloomfieldHillsPatch, by Nicquel Terry
New, Official ID Card Recognizes Veterans for Military Service
May 10, 2012- Press Release
Japanese Cherry Blossom Trees
May 10, 2012- The Holly Express, by Amy Mayhew
Holly hosts Main Street Oakland County accreditation celebration
May 8, 2012- Press Release
2012 Executive Golf Outing
May 8, 2012- The Detroit News
L. Briefs: Volunteers to conduct annual park cleanup
May 8, 2012- The Detroit News, by Lauren Abdel-Razzaq
Oakland commissioners’ committee sends DIA tax to full board
May 7, 2012- ClickOn Detroit
April foreclosures way down in Oakland County
May 7, 2012- The Oakland Press, by Chris Laine
County: Foreclosure totals for April down more than 45 percent
May 7, 2012- Deadline Detroit
L. Brooks on Detroit’s Future: Consent Agreement Will End in City Bankruptcy
May 4, 2012- Observer & Eccentric, by Kurt Kuban
Patterson: Democratic process ‘saved’ with court decision on commission redistricting
May 4, 2012- The Oakland Press, by Diana Dillaber Murray
Oakland Community College gets $2.8 million for job training
May 3, 2012- CBS Detroit
Oakland County Exec. Patterson In It For The Long Haul
May 3, 2012- Press Release
L. Brooks Patterson Continues “Legacy of Leadership”
April 27, 2012- The Daily Tribune, by Charles Crumm
Democrat challenges basis of county’s economic improvement
April 26, 2012- CBS Detroit, by Pat Sweeting
Oakland County Reports Huge Job Growth In 2011
April 25, 2012- Examiner, by Richard Weaver
Mark B Leahey to speak at Medical Main Street’s “Inno-Vention” conference
April 12, 2012- The Detroit New, by Daniels and Kurth
Macomb panel clouds DIA tax vote
April 12, 2012- Observer Eccentric, by Stacy Jenkins
Dems claim commission map is ‘legally inferior’
April 12, 2012- Between The Lines News, by Crystal A. Proxmire
Voters left out in county politics
April 10, 2012- CBS Detroit
Oakland County Reports Drop In Home Foreclosures
April 10, 2012- Detroit Free Press
Oakland Co. foreclosure sales drop
April 6, 2012- The Oakland Press
L. Brooks Patterson urges Oakland residents to register for cancer study
April 6, 2012- Bloofield-Bloomfield Hills Patch
Moody’s Reaffirms Top Bond Rating for Oakland County
March 28, 2012- CBS Detroit
Patterson: Detroit A ‘Tinderbox’ Headed For Unrest, Bankruptcy
March 21, 2012- Detroit Free Press
L. Brooks Patterson, other Republicans behind push for law over redrawing district maps
March 20, 2012- The Daily Tribune
Michigan Supreme Court takes up issue of Oakland County commission district boundaries
March 18, 2012- Detroit Free Press, by Carol Cain
L. Brooks Patterson gives hard-luck hound a happy home
March 6, 2012- WDIV Detroit
Oakland County to keep AAA bond rating
March 2, 2012- The Oakland Press, by Chris Laine
Holly enjoys business boom; ribbon cutting celebrates several new businesses WITH VIDEO
March 1, 2012- Royal Oak Patch
Patterson Issues Warning Against ‘Lollipipes’
February 24, 2012- Detroit Free Press, by Matt Helms
Bus rapid transit for metro Detroit gains support
February 16, 2012- MyFoxDetroit.com, by Charlie LeDuff
L. Brooks Patterson Sports the Executive Mullet
February 15, 2012- MLive.com
Judge throws out Oakland County redistricting law; L. Brooks Patterson vows to continue fight
February 10, 2012- The Detroit News, by Dan Calabrese
L. Brooks? L. Yeah!
February 9, 2012- Detroit Free Press
L. Brooks Patterson’s one-liners from State of the County speech
February 7, 2012- Rochester Patch, by Kristin Bull-
What’s the State of Oakland County? Follow Along Tonight to Find
February 1, 2012 -
An angry L. Brooks Patterson leaves 10 Dems off State of the County speech guest list
January 27, 2012 -
Dems want to see Patterson’s emails pertaining to county redistricting
January 24, 2012 -
Patterson seeks public’s help to select “Elite 40 Under 40” winner
January 19, 2012 -The Detroit News
Political insider: Patterson, Hackel poke fun in Detroit
January 18, 2012 -Detroit Free Press
Detroit’s funds, Wayne Co.’s federal probe are main topics at Big Four discussion
January 15, 2012 -The Detroit News, by Leonard N. Fleming
Turnaround manager files to run against Oakland County’s Patterson
January 13, 2012 -The Oakland Press, by Charles Crumm
Huntington Woods Democrat files to run against Patterson
January 12, 2012 -CBS Detroit, by Matt Roush
Emerging Sectors Program Ends 2011 Nearing $2 Billion In Total Investment
January 9, 2012 -One News Page
Snyder should tout Michigan’s successes
January 6, 2012 -MyFoxDetroit.com, by Charlie LeDuff
Yes, Bob Ficano Is Lying
January 5, 2012 -Detroit News, by Chrisine Ferretti
Oakland Co. Dems fight districting law
January 3, 2012 -Oakland County Legal News
PROSPER magazine
January 2, 2012 -Birmingham Patch, by Laura Houser
L. Brooks Patterson Birthday Celebration
January 1, 2012 -The Detroit News, by Tom Watkins God speed, Sam Logan
December 28, 2011 -Daily Tribune Give-A-Christmas contributions help needy year-round
December 22, 2011 -Examiner.com, by Michael Gonyea Oakland County redistricting bill is blatant in any form
December 21, 2011 -The Detroit News, by Christine Ferretti
Patterson joins Dems’ Twitter game in redistricting flap
Dec. 19, 2011 -Patch.com, by Art Aisner Potts Vows Fight Over County Commissioner Redistricting Not Over
December 18, 2011 -Homewonlife.com, by David Bloom
Patterson: Detroit’s woes will hurt Oakland County
Dec. 10, 2011 -Detroit Free Press, by Kathleen Gray Oakland County business roundtable hopes region copies cooperative strategy
Dec. 9, 2011 -Detroit Free Press, by Rochelle Riley Oddly shaped congressional district a chance for regional unity
December 8, 2011 -Observer & Eccentric, by Stacy Jenkins
Verizon answers the call in Oakland County
Dec. 8, 2011 -Detroit Free Press, by Eric D. Lawrence In first State of the County speech, Hackel touts Macomb as a destination on the rise
December 7, 2011 -Detroit Free Press, by Erick D. Lawrence
Mark Hackel praises Macomb County, regional cooperation
December 7, 2011 -Daily Tribune, by Charles Crumm
Republicans and Democrats differ on sentence in fake tea party case
Dec. 5, 2011 -Huffpost Detroit Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Shares Philosophy On Goodwill
December 4, 2011 -Detroit Free Press
But talkin’ hockey is SO much more interesting
December 1, 2011 -The Detroit News, Nolan Finley
Wayne Co. rotten with cronyism
November 30, 2011 -The Detroit News
Editorial: Rein in Wayne Co.’s patronage playground
November 29, 2011 -Troy Patch, by Kevin Elliot
Tea Party Group Mulls Third Party Candidate
November 29, 2011 -Crain’s Detroit Business
Report: Ficano has more appointees than Macomb and Oakland executives, Bing, Snyder — combined
November 22, 2011 -The Detroit News
Briefs: 250 families to get Thanksgiving baskets at Detroit church
November 22, 2011 -90.9 wbur, here & now
Tea Party Group Mulls Third Party Candidate
November 16, 2011 -CBSLocal.com, by Sandra McNeill
Patterson: Detroit Needs Emergency Financial Manager
November 15, 2011 – Farmington Hills Patch, by Carrie Simon
Luncheon with Robert Ficano and L. Brooks Patterson
November 14, 2011 – LegalNews.com
County again wins award for financial reporting
November 10, 2011 – Patch.com, by Kristin Bull
5 Things to Talk About the Morning After the GOP Debate
November 6, 2011 – Detroit Free Press, by Bill Laitner
County exec advises on giving back
November 4, 2011 – WXYZ.com
L. Brooks Patterson talks Wayne County and Ficano WITH VIDEO
November 2, 2011 – MLive.com, by Michael Wayland
Oakland County economic director leaving for Detroit Regional Chamber
November 2, 2011 – The Oakland Press, by Carol Hopkins
M-5/Pontiac Trail roundabout, celebrated Tuesday, will open at end of week WITH VIDEO
October 25, 2011 – Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch, by Joni Hubred-Golden
Farmington Hills, Novi, West Bloomfield Benefit from Tree-Planting Grant
October 21, 2011 – Mlive.com, by Michael Wayland
Extra cash? Metro Detroit officials advise to invest in real estate
October 17, 2011 – Troy Patch, by Alan Stamm
Oakland Airport’s New Terminal Adds ‘Wow Factor,’ Energy Savings
October 15, 2011 – Observer & Eccentric, by Steve Kowalski
Main Street program merges past, future in Clawson
October 9, 2011 – Hometownlife.com, by Steve Kowalski
Clawson trumpets entry to Main Street
October 6, 2011 – The Detroit News, By Christine Ferretti
Clawson gets county boost
October 5, 2011 – Detroit Metro Times, by Jack Lessenberry
Stinking to high heaven
October 5, 2011 – Clawson Patch, By Nicquel Terry
Downtown Clawson to Celebrate Joining Oakland County Main Street Communities
October 2, 2011 – Oakland County Patch, By Edward Maurer, Brittney Moody, and Brendan McGaughey
The Brooksie Way, From Start to Finish
October 2, 2011 – The Detroit News
Editorial: Wayne commissioners should review staff pay
October 2, 2011 – The Detroit News, by Nolan Finley
Column: Campaigns set up 8 Mile fight
October 1, 2011 – Oakland County Patch, by Kristin Bull
How to Get Around The Brooksie Way
September 30, 2011 – The Detroit News, by Daniel Howes
Excuses lame for $200K severance
September 29, 2011 – C&G News, by Linda Shepard
Brooksie Way sets sights on fitness
September 28, 2011 – MLive.com, by Jeff T. Wattrick
Hansen Clarke’s Detroit tax relief plan wins praise across political spectrum
September 22, 2011 – CBS Detroit
Oakland County Approves 3-Year Budget
September 20, 2011 – The Michigan View, by L. Brooks Patterson
Brooks Review: Granholm’s Fairy Tales
September 18, 2011 – Dome Magazine
Governor Snyder Goes to China
September 17, 2011 – The Oakland Press, by Charles Crumm
Patterson answers questions posed by readers of The Oakland Press WITH VIDEO
September 17, 2011 – Michiganradio.org, by Mark Brush
Health care building boom: Does another hospital in Oakland county make sense?
September 16, 2011 – MLive.com, by Jonathan Oosting
L. Brooks Patterson working to bring Michigan Sports Hall of Fame to Oakland County
September 10, 2011 – WXYZ.com, by Dave LewAllen
Hundreds walk to support Rainbow Connection and dreams for Michigan children
September 9, 2011 – The Oakland Press, by Charles Crumm
Sept. 11 ten years later: Are we safer or more paranoid? WITH VIDEO
September 9, 2011 – The Detroit News, by Susan Whithall and Chuck Bennett
Society Confidential: Rock Hall of Fame honors Detroit (and Mich.) jocks
September 8, 2011 – Detroit Legal News
Patterson and Bouchard to Host 9/11 Ceremonies
September 5, 2011 – The Oakland Press, by Diana Dillaber Murray
Struggling Pontiac looks to Oakland County for help
September 4, 2011 – The Macomb Daily, by Charles Crumm
President coming to Detroit Monday; Patterson assesses GOP challengers WITH VIDEO
September 1, 2011 – MLive.com, by Jeff Wattrick
For Brooks Patterson, greening Oakland County is really about saving gold
August 30, 2011 – MLive.com, by Aaron Foley
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson expects 500,000 at Arts, Beats & Eats
August 24, 2011 – Detroit Free Press, by Kathleen Gray
New terminal opens at Oakland County airport
August 23, 2011 – Detroit Free Press, by Kathleen GrayNew terminal opens at Oakland County International Airport following $7.5M renovation
August 23, 2011 – MLive.com, by Michael Wayland
Detroit police recover Dream Cruiser’s stolen Cadillac; Oakland County offers $1,000 for repairs
August 22, 2011 – The Daily Tribune, by Monica Drake
Stolen 1959 Cadillac recovered; Patterson offers to help fund repairs WITH VIDEO
August 22, 2011 – The Detroit News, by Christine Ferretti and Mike Martindale
Oakland exec Patterson offers $1,000 to Cruise car-theft victim
August 21, 2011 – The Detroit Free Press
Carol Cain: Hopes for growth tied to airports soar
August 11, 2011 – The Daily Tribune, by Jerry Wolfe and Charles Crumm
Patterson: No personal animosity with Kilpatrick WITH VIDEO
August 12, 2011 – The Daily Tribune, by Charles Crumms
Patterson: Medical school will reverse the county’s ‘brain drain’
August 8, 2011 – The Michigan View
Brooks review: Kwame ‘Surrender’
August 8, 2011 – Detroit Free Press, by Matt Helms
Study examines extending Woodward light rail from Detroit to suburbs like Ferndale, Birmingham
August 7, 2011 – Daily Tribune, by Charles Crumm
Hot dogs in courthouse? Brooks vows veto if Oakland County Commission advances resolution
July 28, 2011 – Observer & Eccentric
Novi business to handle mail order prescriptions for Oakland County, by Nathan Mueller
July 21, 2011 – NoviPatch
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Induction Returns to Novi, by Rebecca Jaskot
July 21, 2011 – Observer & Eccentric
Farmington Founders Festival ‘fantastic weekend’, by Susan Steinmueller
July 17, 2011 – Detroit Free Press
Pontiac celebrating 150th birthday with no tax dollars spent, by Bill Laitner
July 16, 2011 – The Detroit News
Favorite of GOP insiders to challenge Sen. Stabenow, by Nathan Hurst
July 8, 2011 – The Oakland County Legal News
Patterson presents budget to Board of Commissioners, by Chair Michael Gingell
July 8, 2011 – The Oakland Press
Patterson won’t rise to Hackel’s taunts, by CHAD SELWESKI and JERRY WOLFFE
July 8, 2011 – The American Independent
Pontiac told to prepay public safety services, By Eartha Jane Melzer
June 27, 2011 – Daily Tribune
Oakland County unemployment remains above 10 percent WITH VIDEO, by Charles Crumm
June 26, 2011 – Detroit Free Press
Who’s afraid of the big bad junior senator from Michigan?
June 24, 2011 – The Oakland Press
L. Brooks Patterson encourages Bishop to run against cooper for prosecutor’s job With Video, by Charles Crumm
June 20, 2011 – MLive.com
Oakland County sues Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to potentially recover more than $1M, by Michael Wayland
June 19, 2011 – Detroit Free Press
Shining Light awards: Young adult leadership is focus of Bing honor, by Joe Rossiter
June 16, 2011 – mlive.com
Patterson: Pontiac’s nearly broke – County exec offers staff aid, suggests city outsource services, by RoNeisha Mullen
June 16, 2011 – mlive.com
L. Brooks Patterson: Oakland County won’t merge with Pontiac
June 15, 2011 – Daily Tribune
Patterson says McCotter should oppose Stabenow, by Charles Crumm
June 15, 2011 – myFOXdetroit.com
Patterson to Discuss Pontiac’s Financial Troubles, by myFOXdetroit.com Staff
June 14, 2011 – G1NBC – TV National Desk
The DMC and L. Brooks Patterson host event in Troy MI with big ‘reveal’…, by SUSANTA
June 11, 2011 – 9&10 News
Proposal floated to merge Pontiac with county, by
June 11, 2011 – Detroit Free Press
L. Brooks Patterson scoffs at merger idea from Pontiac emergency manager, by Bill Laitner
June 8, 2011 – Detroit Free Press
Metro Detroit’s bus system fight may risk millions, by Matt Helms & Christina Hall
June 8, 2011 – Detroit Free Press
Brooks to Middle Schoolers: ‘Want to Get Into Shape?’, by Jen Anesi
June 4, 2011 – Detroit Free Press
Metro Detroit leaders agree it’s time to discuss merging services, by Kathleen Gray
June 3, 2011 – MLive.com
Patterson: If Snyder can get bridge deal done this month, he should take on global warming, by Jonathan Oosting
June 3, 2011 – Mlive.com
Metro Detroit’s ‘Fab Five’ political leadership to meet at Mackinac Policy Conference, resemble actual Fab Five, by Jeff T. Wattrick
June 1, 2011 – Daily Tribune
April jobless rate dips below 10 percent in Oakland County, by Charlie Crumm
June 1, 2011 – Daily Tribune
Another voice joins ‘Big Four’ – by Charlie Crumm
May 31, 2011 – The Detroit News
Snyder to push public-owned bridge at Mackinac Policy Conference, by Paul Egan
May 31, 2011 – The Windsor Star
Consul general makes case for second bridge, by Jack Lessenberry
May 31, 2011 – MLive.com
Brooks Patterson unhappy Washtenaw County is part of ‘Fab Five’ at Mackinac Policy Conference, by Jeff T. Wattrick
May 28, 2011 – The Detroit News
GOP draft plan targets Peters, Levin
May 27, 2011 – Torque News
Group, data make roads 3 times safer than national average
May 26, 2011 – The Detroit News
Patterson: Michigan Senate bill could curb meth abuse through tracking system
May 24, 2011 – myFOXdetroit.com
$100 Million Fund for Michigan Businesses
May 24, 2011 – The Republic
New $100 million fund co-founded by ex-Chrysler CEO to help commercialize ideas in Michigan
May 20, 2011 – Rochester-RochesterHillsPatch
Brooksie Way Kicks Off Fourth Year with Health and Wellness Awards
May 20, 2011 – The Daily Tribune
Students find many ways to preserve the environment
May 16, 2011 – The Oakland Press
County wins Green awareness awards
May 15, 2011 – thedetroiter.com
L. Brooks Patterson and the love of Sprawl, by Andy H.
May 13, 2011 – Crain’s Detroit Business
‘Big Four,’ Lt. Gov. Calley meet over lunch to talk about – what else? – money, by Nancy Kaffer
May 2011 – Rochester-RochesterHillsPatch
Downtown Rochester Honored for Excellence, by Terry Parris Jr.
May 2011 – Daily Tribune
Shrine students take Count Your Steps ‘victory walk’
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May 2011 – Daily Tribune
Ferndale, five other communities, tops in downtown development
May 2011 – metromode
Vintage Pontiac neighborhood vital to Oakland County’s urban core, by Kim North Shine
May 2011 – Shelby-UticaPatch
Countdown to Star-Studded Arts & Idols Gala Begins, by Shelly Watkins
April 2011 – Heritage Newspapers
Editorial: Senior citizens deserve to be protected
April 2011 – CBS Detroit
“Good News” for Oakland County Economy
April 2011 – DOME
Economic Success Doesn’t Just Happen, by Neil Munro
April 2011 – The Oakland Press
Patterson says there’ll be minor league baseball in Waterford — Someday, by Charlie Crumm
February 2011 – MLive
State of the County: L. Brooks Patterson births ‘son of Wireless Oakland
February 2011 – Daily Tribune
L. Brooks Patterson fires back at Rep. Peters
Events
May 17, 2012 - 7:30am Clarkston Community Breakfast Awards at Clarkston Community Church
May 18, 2012 - 7:30am Michigan Chronicle Pancake and Politics at the Townsend
June 19, 2012 - 2012 Executive Golf Outing
May 14, 2012 - Wine and Grill Throw down with Mike Bishop at The Lark (invite only)
May 11, 2012 - Speaking at the Senior Men’s Club at Birmingham Community House at 11am.
May 9, 2012 - 100th Anniversary of the Japanese gifting America at Glen Oaks.
May 3, 2012 - Fundraiser held by Plastiplak (invite only).
May 3, 2012 - 10:30am Press Conference
May 1, 2012 - Up close and personal with L. Brooks Patterson for Leadership Oakland (invite only).
April 13, 2012 - Reading to children for MI Spring Book Festival at Laurel Park Place in Livonia at 10am.
April 12, 2012 - Speaking at DeClair Knee & Orthopedic Institute at Crittenton Hospital.
March 28, 2012 - Keynote Breakfast at Auborn Hills Chamber of Commerce.
March 28, 2012 - Elite 40 Under 40 Awards Celebration.
March 14, 2012 - O’Party at Kennedy’s Irish Pub at 5:30pm.
February 29, 2012 - Fun with Brooks? EMAGINE that! At the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak.
February 8, 2012 - State of the County 2012, Centerpoint Marriott in Pontiac at 7pm
January 25, 2012 - Community Readiness Project Press Conference, Executive Office Building
January 25, 2012 - State of the Schools
January 13, 2012 - Ribbon Cutting and Charity Preview at the North American International Auto Show in Cobo Hall
January 17, 2012 - Detroit Economic Club meeting at Cobo Hall
January 7, 2012 - Brooks’ Black Tie Birthday Celebration at The Royal Park Hotel
December 9, 2011 - Reading to Children at the Rochester Hill Library at 6:30pm
December 3, 2011 - Lake Orion Christmas Parade
November 16, 2011 - 6th Annual Veteran Entrepreneurial Training Conference
October 27, 2011 - Waterford Chamber Business Conference at Oakland Schools
October 15, 2011 - South Oakland Shelton-Dancing Fundraiser at Townsend Hotel in Birmingham
October 14, 2011 - Automation Alley Gala
October 12, 2011 - Oakland Chamber Network in new terminal at airport
October 5, 2011 - EGA Meeting
October 2, 2011 - Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K
October 1, 2011 - Independence Oaks Cancer Walk
October 1, 2011 - Cancer Society Pasta Party at 4pm
September 30, 2011 - Royal Park Sponsor Reception
September 24, 2011 - GOP Conference in Mackinaw
September 21, 2011 - Speaking at Rochester Chamber of Commerce
September 21, 2011 - Oakland County Planning Heritage Conference
September 18, 2011 - Twilight Benefit and Awards Gala
September 14, 2011 - Welcome for Autism Walk at the Palace at 10am
September 11, 2011 - Remembrance Ceremony at the Oakland County Courthouse 2pm
September 10, 2011 - Welcome for Autism Walk at the Palace at 10am
September 9, 2011 - Annual Recognition Luncheon at the St. George Cathedral Center
August 28, 2011 - Oakland County International Airport Open House
August 25, 2011 - Fundraiser on the “Ovation” Yacht
August 23, 2011 - Oakland County International Terminal Dedication
August 20, 2011 – Dream Cruise
Events Archive
August 18, 2011 – Annual Councils General Event
August 19, 2011 - Annual Dream Cruise Fundraiser at the Pancake House
August 1, 2011 – Twilight Ballet Benefit
August 8, 2011 - Yellow Ribbon Benefit for Veterans
July 23, 2011 - Birmingham Day On The Town
July 24, 2011 - 32nd Annual Dobson Open Golf Extravaganza to benefit the Rainbow Connection
July 14, 2011 - March of Dimes Meet & Greet
July 16, 2011 - Quake on the Lake
July 16, 2011 - Farmington’s Founders Day Parade
July 6, 2011 – Budget Presentation to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
July 6, 2011 - Oakland County Republican 400 Club Party at 7:30 p.m.
June 29 – Oakland County 2012 and Beyond, 5:30-7:30PM, Ginopolis on the Grill -RSVP
June 29 - Executive Golf Outing (view photos)
June 13 – Meet & Mingle @ 7PM – Mon Jin Lau Restaurant, Troy, Michigan (view photos)
June 6 – Big Red Daily Bread Telethon – WDIV Local 4 with Mayor Bing
June 1-3 – Mackinac Policy Conference
May 16 - Oakland County OakGreen Summit
May 11 – Breakfast with Brooks
May 6 – Oxford Orion Chamber Event, Paint Creek Country Club
May 6 - Receiving Honorary Member Status from American Institute of Arts
May 4 - News Conference–CLEMIS Open Sky Radio System–2:00 PM at the Robert W. Grusnnick Public Safety Building (Auburn Hills Police Department)
April 25 – Tune in to WRIF – 101.1 FM at 9:30 AM to hear Drew & Mike’s interview with Brooks
April 28 - Economic Outlook Luncheon – 10:30 AM, Troy Marriott
April 18 – Brooks on Michigan Matters
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County Press Releases
May 16, 2012
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Set for June 2
May 11, 2012
Oakland County’s Civil War Map Wins Top Awards
May 11, 2012
June Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
May 9, 2012
Patterson Honors Nine ‘Perfect’ Main Street Oakland County Communities for Receiving National Recognition
May 9, 2012
Warren Police Department Records Now On CLEMIS
May 8, 2012
Last Michigan Survivor of U.S.S. Indianapolis to take part in Veteran I.D. Card News Conference
May 7, 2012
Annual Oakland County Auction Set for Saturday
May 7, 2012
Oakland County Foreclosure Numbers Continue Downward Trend
May 7, 2012
Patterson and Bullard Announce County Veteran I.D. Card
May 7, 2012
Patterson to Honor and Recognize Nine “Perfect” Main Street Oakland County Communities
May 3, 2012
OakGreen Energy Efficiency Workshop Scheduled in Novi
May 2, 2012
Oakland County Health Division Hosts Video Contest for High School Students
May 2, 2012
Oakland County Takes Action to Prevent Suicide
May 1, 2012
Oakland County Extends Global Reach at Detroit Metro with Promotional Video in Six Languages for International Travelers
April 27, 2012
Deputy County Executive Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
April 24, 2012
Lake Orion High School Students put on Fundraiser for OPAC
April 23, 2012
Fourth Annual Oak Street Neighborhood Fair Invites Residents to Improve Their Homes and Neighborhoods
April 23, 2012
Dawda Mann Automotive Industry Breakfast, Opening remarks by Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
April 19, 2012
Oxford Pet Store Hosts Animal Adoption Event
April 18, 2012
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Oakland Schools to Honor 183 Oakland County Green Schools April 24
April 17, 2012
National Speaker Chosen as Keynote for Medical Main Street’s Inaugural “Inno-Vention” Medical Device Conference
April 16, 2012
Patterson Kicks Off Ninth Annual Count Your Steps at Waterford Oaks
April 13, 2012
Orion Township Junior Girl Scout Troop helps Oakland County Pet Adoption Center
April 12, 2012
Patterson Statement on Passing of George W. Kuhn
April 11, 2012
Low-cost Pet Vaccine Clinic Scheduled for Saturday
April 9, 2012
Patterson Launches 2012 Count Your Steps Program
April 9, 2012
Mortgage Foreclosures Halved for First Quarter of 2012
April 6, 2012
Oakland County Impresses Bond Ratings Houses
April 5, 2012
Oakland County Improves Health Ranking for Third Year in a Row
April 4, 2012
May Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
April 2, 2012
Patterson Declares Week of April 15 Severe Weather Awareness Week
April 2, 2012
Precautions Urged to Prevent Rabies
April 2, 2012
Six Oakland County Second Stage Businesses Named to 2012 Michigan Top 50 to Watch
March 30, 2012
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Declares April Oakland County Fair Housing Month
March 29, 2012
Patterson Calls Residents and Businesses to Action for Cancer Prevention Study-3
March 28, 2012
Oakland County Business Center – MI-SBTDC’s 2011 Best Small Business Nominee Named Main Street USA Award Winner
March 28, 2012
Oakland County Economic Development Corp. Named CEED Partner of the Year
March 23, 2012
Mosquito Season Arrives Early in Michigan
March 23, 2012
Online Registration Open for the 27th Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook Forecast Luncheon
March 22, 2012
Opa! Patterson Announces Trade Delegation Success in Greece
March 22, 2012
Oakland County Health Division Recognizes World TB Day
March 20, 2012
Oakland County Blasts Democrats for Misleading Taxpayers and Voters
March 20, 2012
Medical Main Street Meets with Italian Life Sciences Firms
March 15, 2012
4th Annual Oakland Edge Adult Hockey Tournament Registration Ends Monday
March 6, 2012
Patterson: Oakland County Expected to Retain AAA Bond Rating
March 5, 2012
Eight Oakland County Healthy Projects Awarded Brooksie Way Minigrants
March 1, 2012
Oakland County International Airport Attains LEED Gold Certification
March 1, 2012
Patterson Issues Warning Against “Lollipipes”
February 29, 2012
Oakland County Schedules Home Ownership Retention Seminar in Orion Township
February 23, 2012
Fire and Ice Fest adds back some events due to winter weather
February 23, 2012
Ice Sculptures for Fire and Ice Fest to be set up Friday Morning (Great Friday weather live shot)
February 23, 2012
Medical Main Street Is Updating The Michigan Medical Device Manufacturing Directory
February 16, 2012
Where Are the Good Paying Jobs in America? Look to Oakland County, Michigan
February 15, 2012
Rochester Fire and Ice Fest is a “Partial” Go with Ice Sculptures, Fireworks and Shopping
February 14, 2012
American Legacy “Know Your History” Mobile Exhibit
February 13, 2012
Yellow Lab Loses Leg in Animal Cruelty Case
February 8, 2012
Patterson: Oakland County is Michigan’s Leader
February 7, 2012
Patterson Prepares for Annual State of the County Speech
February 2, 2012
Free Skywarn Spotter Classes Scheduled
February 1, 2012
Patterson Utilizes Social Media to Reach Broad Audience for 2012 State of the County
January 31, 2012
March Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
January 26, 2012
Patterson Set to Introduce Six Communities for “One Stop Ready” Business Attraction/Retention Pilot
January 25, 2012
Patterson Releases HB 5187 Letters
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Media Advisory: Patterson Set to Introduce Six Communities for “One Stop Ready” Business Attraction/Retention Pilot
January 23, 2012
Wood Windows Workshop in Clarkston
January 19, 2012
Fire and Ice Postponed
January 13, 2012
Early Bird Registration Discount for Oakland Edge Adult Hockey Tournament Ends Soon
January 12, 2012
Emerging Sectors® Program Ends 2011 with 40 Successes, Nearing $2 Billion Mark in Total Investment since Inception
January 11, 2012
Woodward Avenue Communities Launch Sustainability Partnership
January 9, 2012
OakGreen Energy Efficiency Workshops Scheduled in Oak Park
January 5, 2012
Radon Test Kits Half Price During National Radon Action Month
January 4, 2012
Patterson and TI Automotive CEO to Honor 2011 FIRST Robotics State Champions
January 4, 2012
Statement from Patterson on Lawsuit to Overturn State of Michigan Public Act 280 of 2011
January 4, 2012
February Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
January 3, 2012
OakGreen Energy Efficiency Workshops Scheduled in Wixom
December 29, 2011
Statement on the Passing of Sam Logan from L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive
December 28, 2011
Oakland County Offers Answers to K2 Questions
December 27, 2011
2012 Oakland County’s PROSPER Magazine Hits Airports in Time for Holiday Travelers
December 19, 2011
Canadian Energy Firm Brings 130 Jobs to Oakland County, Michigan
December 19, 2011
OakGreen Energy Efficiency Workshops Scheduled in Orion Township
December 15, 2011
Support of the Adoption of House Bill 5187 Statement of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
December 14, 2011
Oakland County Employees Raise more than $30,000 for Charities
December 12, 2011
Standard and Poor’s Reaffirms Oakland County’s AAA Bond Rating
December 12, 2011
16 Charities to Share More than $30,000
December 7, 2011
Moody’s Reaffirms Oakland County’s AAA Bond Rating: Oak Park Taxpayers Save Money
December 1, 2011
Oakland County Schedules Home Ownership Retention Seminar in Farmington Hills
December 1, 2011
January Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
November 30, 2011
Oakland County Home to Half of Michigan’s Largest Mobile App Developers
November 22, 2011
Patterson Appoints Deputy Director of Economic Development and Community Affairs
November 21, 2011
Patterson Names Director of Economic Development and Community Affairs
November 17, 2011
OakGreen Energy Efficiency Workshops Scheduled in Holly
November 10, 2011
Wind Damages U.S. Flag Draped in Honor of Veterans Day
November 10, 2011
Patterson Honors Veterans with Flag and Buttons
November 8, 2011
Community and Home Improvement Division Stands By Oakland County Families
November 7, 2011
December Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
November 3, 2011
County Veterans Official to Speak at Great Lakes National Cemetery
November 2, 2011
Patterson Calls for Emergency Preparedness as Nation Readies for EAS Test
November 2, 2011
Krauss Tapped to be Detroit Regional Chamber Vice President
October 31, 2011
Oakland County Planner Charlotte Burckhardt Elected President of Michigan Association of Planning
October 25, 2011
Oakland County Wins Financial Reporting Award for Two Consecutive Decades
October 24, 2011
ITC Transmission Grant Will Help Plant 850 Trees
October 24, 2011
OCIA Receives Top Beautification Award
October 19, 2011
ITC Holdings Grants Oakland County $100,000 to Plant Trees
October 17, 2011
Health Division Holds Flu Outreach Clinics in West Oakland County and Troy
October 14, 2011
Radon Test Kits Half Price During National Radon Action Week – October 17-21
October 14, 2011
Southfield Receives Oak Land Award
October 12, 2011
MEDC Staff Infusion Enhances Oakland County’s Economic Development Efforts
October 10, 2011
Oakland Pet Adoption Center Announces Howl-o-ween and Pet Costume Event
October 5, 2011
Patterson Announces Clawson as Newest Main Street Oakland County Community
October 4, 2011
Get Your Flu Shot at Oakland County Health Division for $11
October 4, 2011
November Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
September 30, 2011
New Program Makes Home Ownership Possible For More Oakland County Families
September 29, 2011
Oakland County Mobile Touch Web Site Wins International Award
September 28, 2011
Patterson: Exempt Oakland County from health insurance limitation law for 2012
September 28, 2011
Brooksie Way Minigrants nears $67,000 as Seven Oakland County Projects Get Funding on Eve of Fourth Annual Half Marathon
September 27, 2011
New Program Makes Home Ownership Possible For More Oakland County Families
September 22, 2011
Patterson Hails Commissioners’ Approval of Budget
September 21, 2011
Last Call for 2011 Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5k Discount Registration
September 21, 2011
Oakland County Honors ITC Holdings Corp.’s Donna Zalewski with Heritage Partner Award
September 19, 2011
Earvin Magic Johnson to speak at Job Fair hosted by Magic Workforce Solutions at Oakland Community College – Orchard Ridge Campus
September 15, 2011
Oakland County Web Site Honored As Best of the Web for Fifth Consecutive Year
September 14, 2011
Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society Garners Recognition from DAR
September 14, 2011
Patterson Hails Three Outstanding Community Leaders at 19th Annual Quality People, Quality County Breakfast
September 14, 2011
Oakland County Employee Takes Part in National “Care About Your Care” Event
September 14, 2011
October Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
September 13, 2011
Patterson gets Kids at Hart Middle School Energized for the Brooksie Way 5k Middle School Challenge
September 13, 2011
Oakland County Health Division Receives Outstanding Marks on Michigan Accreditation Review
September 12, 2011
2011 Oakland County Planning Conference Registration Deadline Nears
September 12, 2011
Patterson Hosts 19th Annual Q2 Awards Breakfast
September 12, 2011
Patterson gets Kids at Hart Middle School Energized for the Brooksie Way 5k Middle School Challenge
September 9, 2011
Ground Zero Volunteer to Speak at 9/11 Ceremony
September 6, 2011
Patterson and Bouchard to Host 9/11 Ceremonies
September 1, 2011
Oakland County Economic Developer David Schreiber Receives President’s Award
September 1, 2011
Final Household Hazardous Waste Collection of the Year Set for September 17
August 31, 2011
Patterson Declares September National Preparedness Month
August 26, 2011
Residents Urged to Protect Themselves from Mosquito Bites
August 26, 2011
Patterson Declares September 11 – 17 Patriot Week
August 24, 2011
Oakland County Opens Michigan’s First “Green” Airport Terminal
August 23, 2011
Patterson Opens Michigan’s First “Green” Airport Terminal Today
August 22, 2011
Patterson Helps Dream Cruiser
August 19, 2011
Oakland County’s WIC Program Hosts 1st Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk
August 18, 2011
Dog Flees Deadly Crash
August 17, 2011
Patterson to Host Grand Opening of Michigan’s First “Green” Airport Terminal
August 16, 2011
Oakland County’s WIC Program Hosts 1st Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk
August 16, 2011
12th Annual Quake On The Lake Most Successful in History
August 15, 2011
Michigan Film Production Guide Now Available
August 10, 2011
Dine ‘n’ Donate Draws Record Crowd
August 9, 2011
Patterson Statement on Passing of Eleanor Josaitis
August 9, 2011
Patterson to Host Grand Opening of Michigan’s First “Green” Airport Terminal
August 8, 2011
China takes a page from Oakland Countys economic diversification strategy
August 5, 2011
September Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
August 4, 2011
Oakland Countys AAA bond rating produces real savings on refunding bonds
August 3, 2011
The 2011 Brooksie Way Listed Nationally as One of 11 “Picture Perfect” Fall Half Marathons
August 2, 2011
Business Roundtable Economic Development Committee Supports New International Trade Crossing
August 2, 2011
Dine ‘n’ Donate Helps Pet Adoption Center
August 1, 2011
Moody’s Renews Oakland County’s AAA Bond Rating
July 29, 2011
Oakland County Retains AAA Bond Rating as United States Faces Possible Downgrade
August 1, 2011
Solar Power Manufacturer Brings Global Headquarters, 200 Jobs and $30 Million Investment to Oakland County
July 29, 2011
Oakland County Ranked Among Most Digitally Advanced Counties for Seventh Year in a Row
July 21, 2011
MSU Extension Offers Cottage Food Law Food Safety Training On-Line
July 14, 2011
“Quake On The Lake” Announces 2011 Rainbow Connection Wish Children”
July 13, 2011
Adopt a Pet at Oakland Pet Adoption Center’s “Christmas in July” Event
July 7, 2011
“Quake On The Lake” Announces 2011 Rainbow Connection Wish Children
July 6, 2011
Employees may see 1% Salary Increase in 2014
July 6, 2011
Patterson Proposes Amendments to Sheriff’s Contract with Pontiac
July 6, 2011
August Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
July 5, 2011
Patterson to Present Budget Recommendation to Board of Commissioners
June 30, 2011
“Quake On The Lake” Announces Entertainment Line-up; VIP Concert Tickets Available Online
June 29, 2011
Patterson to Present Budget Recommendation to Board of Commissioners
June 28, 2011
Don’t Wait, Vaccinate! U.S. Measles Cases on the Rise – Protect Your Children Now
June 23, 2011
Oakland County Sues Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
June 23, 2011
Oakland County Programs Win 10 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties
June 23, 2011
Win Tickets to The Wiggles and Help Oakland Pet Adoption Center
June 20, 2011
Oakland County sues Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
June 20, 2011
Inaugural Courage Awards recognize efforts to further elder abuse awareness
June 17, 2011
Michigan’s First Groundhog Rabies Case Reported in Southfield
June 16, 2011
Convoy to deliver supplies to Joplin, Mo.
June 15, 2011
Caravan Departs to Deliver Supplies to Joplin, Missouri
June 14, 2011
Patterson to Discuss Pontiac at Chamber Event
June 13, 2011
July Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
June 9, 2011
Oakland Countys BFC/EDC Celebrate 30 Years as Total Investment Tops $1.2 Billion
June 8, 2011
Oakland County Helps Joplin update
June 8, 2011
Governor appoints VanderVeen to Aeronautics Commission
June 7, 2011
Public Health Advisory Prevent Heat Related Illness
June 7, 2011
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson Launches Brooksie Way 5k Middle School Challenge
June 6, 2011
Residents Urged to Reduce Mosquito Breeding Habitats
June 6, 2011
Website Name Change for Helping Joplin, Mo. Residents; Revised Farmington Drop-off Location
June 3, 2011
Patterson to Launch the Brooksie Way 5k Middle School Challenge at Hart Middle School
June 2, 2011
Filmmaker Set to Premiere First Film in Oakland County
May 31, 2011
Southeast Michigan Residents Can Aid Joplin, Missouri Victims
May 27, 2011
Public Health Advisory: Floodwater Safety Measures
May 27, 2011
Waterford Judge to Announce How Southeast Michigan Can Help Joplin, Missouri
May 25, 2011
Oakland County Hosts Preparedness Training
May 25, 2011
Patterson, Bertolini to speak at Leadership Oakland Event
May 24, 2011
Patterson Lauds Partnership between Automation Alley and Stage 2 Innovations
May 24, 2011
June Business Workshops Offered by Oakland County
May 23, 2011
June 1st is Last Day to Purchase Dog License Without Penalty
May 20, 2011
Citizen/Business Input Sought for Rochester, Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills Open House
May 20, 2011
Six Oakland County “Healthy” Projects Awarded Brooksie Way Minigrants as Half Marathon Kicks Off Fourth Year
May 19, 2011
Manager of Veterans’ Services Named MACVC President
May 16, 2011
Brooksie Way Minigrants to be Awarded; Race Kickoff Planned for May 20 at Royal Park Hotel
May 16, 2011
Oakland County Auction Sees Big Rise in Sales
May 16, 2011
Three Oakland County Schools Win Oakland County Green School Excellence Award
May 16, 2011
Oakland County Homeowners Could Win Up to $1500 for Utility Bills
May 16, 2011
Oakland County Wins Turfgrass Award From Michigan State University
May 13, 2011
Three Oakland Schools to Receive OakGreen Award
May 11, 2011
Oakland County’s Mark Adams Named to CoreNet Michigan Board of Directors
May 11, 2011
Patterson Names Top Three Count Your Steps Schools and School Districts
May 11, 2011
County Executive Honors Six “Perfect” Main Street Oakland County Communities
May 10, 2011
Oakland County Spring Auction this Saturday
May 9, 2011
Patterson and New Zoo Mascots Get Kids Moving!
May 6, 2011
Patterson to Honor Six Main Street Oakland County Communities
May 6, 2011
Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collections Set for May 21 and June 4
May 5, 2011
Last Chance to Register for Third Annual Oakland County OakGreen Summit
May 4, 2011
Patterson Marks Full Implementation of OakWIN Countywide Radio System
May 3, 2011
Oakland Pet Adoption Center to Host Low Cost Vaccination Clinic
May 3, 2011
Patterson Marks Completion of Countywide Interoperable Radio System
May 2, 2011
Third Annual Oak Street Neighborhood Fair Invites Residents to Improve Their Homes and Neighborhoods
April 29, 2011
Patterson: Have a Severe Weather Plan
April 26, 2011
Patterson to Introduce New Deputy County Executive
April 21, 2011
Oakland County Approves Sale of West Oakland Office Building Saving Taxpayers Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars
April 21, 2011
Patterson Unveils Civil War Map
Belfor Presents Check to Michigan Task Force 1 in Public-Private Partnership
April 19, 2011
May Business Workshops Offered By Oakland County
April 18, 2011
Patterson Unveils “Oakland County in the Civil War” Map
April 11, 2011
Online Registration Open for Third Annual Oakland County OakGreen Summit
April 8, 2011
Wall Street Awards Oakland County Premier Short-term Debt Ratings and Reaffirms its AAA Bond Rating; Cites Medical Main Street
April 6, 2011
Oakland County Business Finance Corporation Names Clarkston State Bank “2010 Bank of the Year”
April 4, 2011
First Quarter Investments in Medical Main Street Doubles Prior Two Years Combined as Total Investment in Program Tops $61 million
March 31, 2011
Patterson Declares April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
March 31, 2011
L. Brooks Patterson Declares April Oakland County Fair Housing Month “Live Free”
March 30, 2011
Oakland County Announces Commercial Real Estate Refinancing Program Now Open to More Companies
March 29, 2011
Oakland County Launches Dashboard
March 29, 2011
April Business Workshops Offered By Oakland County
March 28, 2011
Changes in Oakland County Animal Control Services
March 24, 2011
Rochester Division of 52nd District Court to Join State Judicial Information Systems
March 23, 2011
Oakland County Small Business Counselor Lola Are’ Recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration
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