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Official Twitter Account for #OaklandCounty, Michigan Government. #AllWaysMovingForward

 Oakland County, Michigan
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#TuesdayTip: October is Pedestrian Safety Month! Pedestrians always have the right of way, and drivers should slow down and yield to pedestrians. Pedestrians also have a responsibility to stay alert, use crosswalks when available and make themselves visible to drivers.
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Sharing exciting updates and new developments in Oakland County in my latest #AllWaysMovingForward newsletter: lnks.gd/3/3bp-8Xn 📰Why we changed our website address to OaklandCountyMI.gov 📰Our sister city agreement with Taichung City, Taiwan
October 2026 edition of Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter's All Ways Moving Forward newsletter. The center image shows a three-photo collage of Coulter during a sister city agreement signing in Taiwan, along with MEDC officials.

ALT October 2026 edition of Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter's All Ways Moving Forward newsletter. The center image shows a three-photo collage of Coulter during a sister city agreement signing in Taiwan, along with MEDC officials.

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Oakland County retweeted
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We're excited to announce the Village of Lake Orion has been selected as one of @NatlMainStreet's semifinalists for the 2027 Great American Main Street Awards. Congratulations to Lake Orion and @OakGov on this outstanding achievement!
A scenic view of a park, featuring a gazebo near a small river with a bridge. In the background, there is a playground with colorful equipment and a house surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

ALT A scenic view of a park, featuring a gazebo near a small river with a bridge. In the background, there is a playground with colorful equipment and a house surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A picturesque small-town street scene featuring brick buildings, including Ed's. American flags are displayed above storefronts. The street has a lamp post and a tree, with a parked red car and a motorcycle in view.

ALT A picturesque small-town street scene featuring brick buildings, including Ed's. American flags are displayed above storefronts. The street has a lamp post and a tree, with a parked red car and a motorcycle in view.

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Free radon test kits are available at our Health Centers! Open to all #OaklandCounty residents. Stop by and pick one up today! ow.ly/Eb5H50ZYcfH
"Radon test." A play house.

ALT "Radon test." A play house.

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Oakland County retweeted
MI Oakland Clerk/Register of Deeds@MIOaklandClerkOct 19
We’re looking forward to returning to the Milford Public Library tomorrow from 11:30AM – 1PM for another Local Office Visit. #ClerkLOV
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#OaklandCounty Michigan Works! career advisors and #Oakland80 career and education navigators are offering a full week of free virtual workshops. Browse the calendar at tinyurl.com/5493f38k and secure your spot today!
Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! virtual events: 10/19: The Language of LinkedIn (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/19: Oakland80: Financial Literacy Series - Credit Report (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) 10/19: Personal Branding (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/20: Interviewing: Making a Great Impression (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/20: Oakland80: Fast Forward: Planning Now for Your Future (4:00 PM - 4:30 PM) 10/21: Resumés and AI: A Deeper Dive (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 10/21: Oakland80: Is a College Degree Right for Me? (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/23: Trick or Trades: Don’t Let Your Future Spook You (2:30 PM - 3:15 PM)

ALT Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! virtual events: 10/19: The Language of LinkedIn (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/19: Oakland80: Financial Literacy Series - Credit Report (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) 10/19: Personal Branding (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/20: Interviewing: Making a Great Impression (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/20: Oakland80: Fast Forward: Planning Now for Your Future (4:00 PM - 4:30 PM) 10/21: Resumés and AI: A Deeper Dive (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 10/21: Oakland80: Is a College Degree Right for Me? (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/23: Trick or Trades: Don’t Let Your Future Spook You (2:30 PM - 3:15 PM)

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In celebration of the @MichiganLEO Michigan College Credit #Apprenticeship program, #OaklandCounty Workforce Development Board members visited the Operating Engineers Local 324 to honor the apprentices who will receive college credit upon completion: tinyurl.com/49jvtbtu.
Oakland County Workforce Development Board members and Oakland County Michigan Works! Director Jennifer Llewellyn at the Operating Engineers Local 324 Signing Ceremony.

ALT Oakland County Workforce Development Board members and Oakland County Michigan Works! Director Jennifer Llewellyn at the Operating Engineers Local 324 Signing Ceremony.

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Director Susan Corbin speaking at the Operating Engineers Local 324 Signing Ceremony.

ALT Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Director Susan Corbin speaking at the Operating Engineers Local 324 Signing Ceremony.

Signing Ceremony at the Operating Engineers Local 324.

ALT Signing Ceremony at the Operating Engineers Local 324.

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Oakland County retweeted
MI Oakland Clerk/Register of Deeds@MIOaklandClerkOct 12
Observe one of the many checks and balances that go into each of our elections by attending one of our upcoming Public Accuracy Tests!
OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK & ELECTIONS DIVISION TO TEST ELECTION EQUIPMENT IN PREPARATION FOR NOVEMBER 3 ELECTIONS WHAT: Public Accuracy Tests of the equipment to be used in the Oakland County Absent Voter Counting Board (AVCB) as well as Early Voting for the Nov. 3, 2026 elections WHEN: AVCB: 10/19/26 at 10:30 a.m. Early Voting: 10/14/26, 10/15/26, & 10/16/26 at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Oakland County Board of Canvassers Training Room Oakland County Courthouse 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341 (use west entrance) WHY: The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to verify the functionality, accuracy & security of the voting equipment to be used for the AVCB & early voting. "The public testing of election equipment is done before every election to ensure our elections are accurate & secure,” said Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown. “The Public Accuracy Test is just one of the many transparent steps that anyone can observe.” ...

ALT OAKLAND COUNTY CLERK & ELECTIONS DIVISION TO TEST ELECTION EQUIPMENT IN PREPARATION FOR NOVEMBER 3 ELECTIONS WHAT: Public Accuracy Tests of the equipment to be used in the Oakland County Absent Voter Counting Board (AVCB) as well as Early Voting for the Nov. 3, 2026 elections WHEN: AVCB: 10/19/26 at 10:30 a.m. Early Voting: 10/14/26, 10/15/26, & 10/16/26 at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Oakland County Board of Canvassers Training Room Oakland County Courthouse 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341 (use west entrance) WHY: The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to verify the functionality, accuracy & security of the voting equipment to be used for the AVCB & early voting. "The public testing of election equipment is done before every election to ensure our elections are accurate & secure,” said Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown. “The Public Accuracy Test is just one of the many transparent steps that anyone can observe.” ...

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Starting tomorrow, #OaklandCounty Michigan Works! staff and the team of #Oakland80 career and education navigators are offering a series of virtual workshops designed to help residents in their search for work or education. Get registered at tinyurl.com/5493f38k.
Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! virtual events: 10/13: Gig Jobs: Exploring Non-Traditional Employment (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/14: Resumes and Cover Letters (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 10/15: Changing Careers: New Opportunities, New Future (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/15: Shaping Your Soft Skills (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/16: Landing Your Next Opportunity (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/16: Oakland80: Where's the Money?! Search for Scholarships (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

ALT Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! virtual events: 10/13: Gig Jobs: Exploring Non-Traditional Employment (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/14: Resumes and Cover Letters (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 10/15: Changing Careers: New Opportunities, New Future (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/15: Shaping Your Soft Skills (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/16: Landing Your Next Opportunity (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/16: Oakland80: Where's the Money?! Search for Scholarships (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

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We’re protecting our environment and lowering utility costs on campus, thanks to the work of our sustainability and facilities teams. Commissioners recently recognized their efforts at our Children’s Village juvenile complex and presented a proclamation for Energy Efficiency Day!
Leaders and reps from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, sustainability office, Facilities Management and Children’s Village juvenile complex gather after a proclamation for Energy Efficiency Day.

ALT Leaders and reps from the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, sustainability office, Facilities Management and Children’s Village juvenile complex gather after a proclamation for Energy Efficiency Day.

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Retirement security starts now not just at the end of your career. 💼 Join Treasurer Wittenberg & Erik Burger, QPFC @MorganStanley for a free SmartFinance Academy webinar: Retirement Ready. 📈 Saving, investing & withdrawal tips 🗓️ Oct 8, Noon 🔗 ow.ly/OZ6050ZU0Ni
A promotional graphic for the SmartFinance Academy webinar, "Retirement Ready: Building Long-Term Financial Security," on October 8, 2026 at Noon. The graphic features the SmartFinance Academy logo on a blue background with a "Register Now" button and "Live Session Only" note. The image shows a retirement plan document, a financial chart, a pen, and U.S. dollar bills on a desk.

ALT A promotional graphic for the SmartFinance Academy webinar, "Retirement Ready: Building Long-Term Financial Security," on October 8, 2026 at Noon. The graphic features the SmartFinance Academy logo on a blue background with a "Register Now" button and "Live Session Only" note. The image shows a retirement plan document, a financial chart, a pen, and U.S. dollar bills on a desk.

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Looking to up your #AI game or perfect your interview skills? Join #OaklandCounty Michigan Works! throughout the week for a series of free virtual career workshops and our monthly employer workshop on leadership. Secure a spot at tinyurl.com/5493f38k.
Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! virtual events: 10/5: Personal Branding (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/6: Interviewing: Making a Great Impression (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/6: Energy Leadership and Its Impact on Your Workplace (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 10/7: Resumés and AI: A Deeper Dive (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)

ALT Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! virtual events: 10/5: Personal Branding (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 10/6: Interviewing: Making a Great Impression (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 10/6: Energy Leadership and Its Impact on Your Workplace (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 10/7: Resumés and AI: A Deeper Dive (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)

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It’s our duty to embrace people from all walks, and our Welcome Oakland team has been doing just that. This year, @WelcomingUSA awarded Oakland County the coveted “Certified Welcoming” status, noting inclusive policies for our foreign-born neighbors: certifiedwelcoming.org
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter and Deputy Executive Madiha Tariq with Welcoming Oakland lead Melanie Grund on stage at the county's 2026 Welcoming Week celebration at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

ALT Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter and Deputy Executive Madiha Tariq with Welcoming Oakland lead Melanie Grund on stage at the county's 2026 Welcoming Week celebration at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter getting henna drawn on his wrists at the county's 2026 Welcoming Week celebration at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

ALT Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter getting henna drawn on his wrists at the county's 2026 Welcoming Week celebration at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

A colorful sign Oakland County's 2026 Welcoming Week celebration at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

ALT A colorful sign Oakland County's 2026 Welcoming Week celebration at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

A Mexican vendor at the county's 2026 Welcoming Week celebration at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

ALT A Mexican vendor at the county's 2026 Welcoming Week celebration at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

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It’s Manufacturing Day, #OaklandCounty! Today, 1,000 students will visit local manufacturers for facility tours. These students will participate in hands-on career exploration in the world of advanced manufacturing. Follow #MfgOak and #MfgDay26 to see inside these tours.
Manufacturing Day kick-off event.

ALT Manufacturing Day kick-off event.

Manufacturing Day kick-off event.

ALT Manufacturing Day kick-off event.

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Oakland County retweeted
Michigan DOT
@MichiganDOTSep 17
MAC, MDOT announce award winners for outstanding achievements in improving Michigan aviation michigan.gov/mdot/news-outre…
Two men and a woman pose with an award held by the woman in the middle.

ALT Two men and a woman pose with an award held by the woman in the middle.

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Casa Del Rey apartments are now open in Pontiac! Thanks to key partnerships, and the determination of developers Gregory and Ronita Coleman of LJ Golden Realty, this once-neglected building will offer affordable housing and modern amenities to 54 families in Oakland County.
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter speaks at a podium during the grand opening of the newly-renovated Casa Del Rey apartments in the historic Seminole Hills District in Pontiac, Michigan.

ALT Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter speaks at a podium during the grand opening of the newly-renovated Casa Del Rey apartments in the historic Seminole Hills District in Pontiac, Michigan.

Oakland County officials join community members to celebrate the grand opening of the newly-renovated Casa Del Rey apartments in the historic Seminole Hills District in Pontiac, Michigan.

ALT Oakland County officials join community members to celebrate the grand opening of the newly-renovated Casa Del Rey apartments in the historic Seminole Hills District in Pontiac, Michigan.

A man draws the historic building in front of him (Casa Del Rey) on an easel during the grand opening of the newly-renovated Casa Del Rey apartments in the historic Seminole Hills District in Pontiac, Michigan.

ALT A man draws the historic building in front of him (Casa Del Rey) on an easel during the grand opening of the newly-renovated Casa Del Rey apartments in the historic Seminole Hills District in Pontiac, Michigan.

An aerial shot of the newly-renovated Casa Del Rey apartments in the Seminole Hills District in Pontiac, Michigan.

ALT An aerial shot of the newly-renovated Casa Del Rey apartments in the Seminole Hills District in Pontiac, Michigan.

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Breathing new life into the seat of Oakland County is a community effort. Share your thoughts and ideas about our efforts to redevelop, revitalize and reconnect downtown Pontiac: ow.ly/Al9E50ZMCyM #InvestedInPontiac
A group photo shows top state and county officials from Oakland County at the county's downtown Pontiac construction site in July 2026.

ALT A group photo shows top state and county officials from Oakland County at the county's downtown Pontiac construction site in July 2026.

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Oakland Connects provides shelter and housing resources. Give us a call at 800-848-5533. ow.ly/CMeM50ZOUEl
Hands holding a blue house.

ALT Hands holding a blue house.

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#OaklandCounty Michigan Works! career advisors and #Oakland80 career and education navigators are eager to meet with you and discuss pathways to success! Join our expert advisors during one of this week's virtual workshops. Browse offerings and RSVP at tinyurl.com/5493f38k.
Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! Virtual Events: 9/21: The Language of LinkedIn: Using the Popular Career Tool (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 9/21: Personal Branding (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 9/22: Virtual Interviewing: Making a Great Impression (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 9/22: Oakland80: Planning and Saving for Post-Secondary Education (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) 9/22: Oakland80: Where's the Money?! How to Search for Scholarships (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) 9/23: Resumés: A Deeper Dive (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 9/25: Navigating Career Choices (11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

ALT Upcoming Oakland County Michigan Works! Virtual Events: 9/21: The Language of LinkedIn: Using the Popular Career Tool (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 9/21: Personal Branding (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM) 9/22: Virtual Interviewing: Making a Great Impression (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM) 9/22: Oakland80: Planning and Saving for Post-Secondary Education (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) 9/22: Oakland80: Where's the Money?! How to Search for Scholarships (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) 9/23: Resumés: A Deeper Dive (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM) 9/25: Navigating Career Choices (11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

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Stop into the #OaklandCounty Michigan Works! Troy office today and hear their #WhyApply Day stories. Our staff can also connect you with #Oakland80 resources designed to help you on your own path to post-secondary education! Learn more at Oakland80.com! 🎓
The Oakland County Michigan Works! Troy team on Why Apply Day.

ALT The Oakland County Michigan Works! Troy team on Why Apply Day.

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