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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oakland County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Local transit provider performance, April-June 2026
Transit staff gave the committee a quarterly report on how the county's local transit providers performed from April through June, with questions from members answered.
2027 County Transit Funding Agreements
Oakland County is lining up its 2027 contracts with the local transit providers that run buses and senior rides across the county — more than $72 million in millage money total. The ad hoc committee forwarded them all to the next committee rather than approving them itself.
CLEMIS Modernization Grant
A $1,031,000 federal grant will help modernize the shared court-and-law-enforcement information system used across the county. Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles cast the lone no vote.
County EV Charger Fees
The county's public EV chargers will start charging 30 cents per kilowatt-hour, plus a $5/hour idle fee if you stay plugged in 30 minutes after charging ends. The pilot rates run November 1, 2026 through October 2027.
Pontiac sewer and lead water line bonds
The Water Resources Commissioner gave notice of intent to issue bonds to fund sewer improvements in Pontiac's Woodward Loop area — adopted on consent.
DTE Electric rate increase intervention
The board adopted a resolution to intervene in DTE's rate case before the Public Service Commission — a seat at the table against proposed rate hikes. Some commissioners grumbled the county filed the petition before the board even voted, and Commissioner Miller wanted a public town hall with DTE.