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Board proclaims 25 years of Main Street Oakland County, highlights $1.2B investment
Summary
Commissioners recognized Main Street Oakland County on its 25th anniversary, citing more than $1.2 billion in downtown investment, 1,500 new businesses and 8,400 jobs; program coordinator John Bridal and staff accepted the proclamation.
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners formally recognized Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) on its 25th anniversary, presenting a proclamation that credited the county program with more than $1.2 billion in investment, support for 1,500 new businesses and 8,400 new jobs across county downtowns.
Commissioner Powell and others read the proclamation and asked MSOC staff and downtown representatives to the dais. John Bridal, identified in remarks as the MSOC program coordinator, thanked county leaders and emphasized the program’s countywide scope and cooperative work with communities, calling MSOC “unique and special” and praising the staff and volunteer networks that support downtown revitalization.
The board highlighted the Main Street four-point approach — a strategy blending economic development and historic-preservation work — and lauded the program for supporting streetscape projects, building rehabilitations, grants, events and volunteer engagement across 30 communities. Commissioners noted the program’s role in helping downtowns thrive and thanked local partners for their work.
The proclamation concluded with a photo opportunity and an invitation to continue supporting downtown investment and preservation across Oakland County.
