A flag-adoption adviser said Oakland County has taken an unusually thorough approach to choosing a flag meant to represent the whole county, not just its government. The presentation did not announce a final design or adoption decision.

Oakland County — Nov 12, 2026

Flag-design adviser urges simplicity and fewer colors

Nov 12, 2026

Oakland County approves clerical fixes to Land Bank interlocal agreement; no substantive changes

Nov 11, 2026

County approves $20K Holly Dickens sponsorship and backing for four local events

Nov 11, 2026

County IT gets funding for automated juvenile resource directory; GIS and 911 updates also approved

Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Grants

Oakland County accepts veterans grant but says funds now restricted to outreach, not food

Nov 11, 2026

Procurement

County approves one-year contract extensions while RFPs move forward

Nov 11, 2026

Government Communications

County to dissolve centralized communications department; administration proposes decentralized model and an executive communications office

Nov 11, 2026

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What stands out in Rochester

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Rochester with communities in Michigan or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2024, Rochester's workers who walk to work was 0.9%; Polco's model expected 3.3%. It fell short of expectations.

2024 · Census ACS, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 12Interview with Flag Expert Ted KayeThe adviser described a flag’s function as signaling at a distance and explained design principles intended to make flags recognizable and memorable.Nov 11Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 11-10-26Committee approved forwarding combined transit contracts to full board.Nov 11Finance Committee Meeting 11-10-26Board accepted the grant and directed staff to prepare a proposal to restore food support.Nov 9Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting 11-9-26Committee approved most items and separated one for a separate vote; follow-up documentation requested.

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