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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oakland County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Land Bank Authority interlocal agreement
The county is set to update its interlocal agreement with the Oakland County Land Bank Authority, which handles troubled and tax-reverted properties. How this agreement is structured affects how blighted properties across the county get restored.
Data centers in Oakland County
Students and residents urged the county to adopt a model ordinance or moratorium on hyperscale AI data centers, citing water use, power demands, and an Oakland University plan for a 26-megawatt campus data center.
Rental Stability and Recertification Pilot Program
A new pilot program for rental stability in Pontiac was introduced and referred to two committees.