@OakGov

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

 Oakland County, Michigan
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Representing 20% of Michigan’s economy, #OaklandCounty’s strength is found in every one of our 62 cities, villages and townships. From connecting families to essential care to fostering the innovators building our future, we lead with a commitment to service and transformation.
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Looking for spooky fun tailored for grown-ups? 🎃👻 From ghost tours to festive nightlife across #OaklandCounty, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween after dark. Check out our guide to adult Halloween and autumn activities: ow.ly/WXkq5100ghF.

Halloween and Autumn Adventures for Adults

Oakland County offers a variety of seasonal events perfect for autumn fun, including cemetery walks, Oktoberfests, and witches’ nights out. Events are weather-dependent, so confirm details ah…

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October is National Fire Prevention Month! 🔥 Protect your home before colder weather arrives, by testing alarms monthly, servicing heating systems and keeping space heaters away from flammables. Read the #OaklandCounty blog for safety tips: ow.ly/ATJy5100ia1.

How to Prepare Your Home for Winter: Fire Prevention and Heating Safety Tips

October is National Fire Prevention Month, making it the ideal opportunity to perform home safety checks before Michigan’s colder weather arrives. As temperatures drop, heating systems, fireplaces …

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What’s the difference between @OakGovEO and the #OaklandCounty Board of Commissioners? The executive manages day-to-day operations and departments, while the board establishes county policies, passes ordinances and sets the budget. Dive into the details: ow.ly/EPFO51008Mq.

A Crash Course in Oakland County Civics

Explore Oakland County's government structure, elected officials, and how to engage with local services for a positive community impact.

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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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Join the #OaklandCounty Office of Sustainability’s free Solarize event on Nov. 5 at Orion Township Parks & Recreation. Get expert tips on energy costs and savings. ♻️ Save your seat: ow.ly/EzI950ZYf2F.
Bright sunrise over solar panels promoting Oakland County's Solarize program and a free educational session on Nov. 5.

ALT Bright sunrise over solar panels promoting Oakland County's Solarize program and a free educational session on Nov. 5.

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Fall is in full swing across #OaklandCounty and we stopped by the historic Franklin Cider Mill! 🍂🍏 From fresh-pressed cider to warm donuts, there's nothing quite like a crisp autumn weekend here. Planning your own weekend cider run? Check out the list: ow.ly/lyGr50ZZSVU.
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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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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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#ElectionDay on Tuesday, Nov. 3 is two weeks away. Visit @MIOaklandClerk online to get #VoteReady and view the official candidate and proposal lists: ow.ly/V84m50ZONxr. #OaklandCounty
Illustrations of people holding vote signs with text that says, "Election Day November 3."

ALT Illustrations of people holding vote signs with text that says, "Election Day November 3."

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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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Congrats to the #OaklandCounty runners who made history at the Detroit Free Press Marathon! 👟Ferndale’s Andy Bowman won his 3rd straight title with a 46-yr record time, while Lake Orion’s Allison Sherman took the women’s title! 🏆
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Ferndale's Andy Bowman wins the Detroit Free Press Marathon for the third straight year, setting an event record of 2:12:15 and breaking a mark that had stood since 1980. Allison Sherman of Lake Orion wins the women's race. 📸: @darrylinhornetv
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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 wants a new flag and is seeking your input on the design! We are inviting residents of all ages to share their artistic ideas to help shape a brand-new official symbol for our county. Details: OaklandCountyMI.gov/Flag.
American and Oakland County flags waving on poles against a clear blue sky with text that says, "Help us redesign the Oakland County flag."

ALT American and Oakland County flags waving on poles against a clear blue sky with text that says, "Help us redesign the Oakland County flag."

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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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Need a hot meal or connection to health, housing or employment resources? Visit the Baldwin Center any Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for @publichealthOC's #WellnessWednesdays. Learn more, #OaklandCounty: ow.ly/IbMt50ZW4xS.
Four diverse adults smiling and engaging in conversation during a Wellness Wednesday event at the Baldwin Center in Pontiac.

ALT Four diverse adults smiling and engaging in conversation during a Wellness Wednesday event at the Baldwin Center in Pontiac.

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AI chatbots are handy tools, but our Information Technology experts warn: Never share private secrets or passwords with them! Protect your data, stay cautious, and always check the facts! Read more on the #OaklandCounty blog: ow.ly/Rgag50ZYCix.

Using AI Safely: What Every User Should Know

AI chatbots have quickly become everyday tools. We use them to answer questions, write emails, plan trips, explain complicated topics and do much more. They can be incredibly useful, but they also …

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Join the fun at the #OaklandCounty Farmers Market! 🎃 Bring your kids to the annual Trick or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop with vendors, collect tasty treats, buy a fresh pumpkin and visit our craft station to paint it: ow.ly/jVoC50ZYeso.
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Family of four dressed in Halloween costumes.

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#OaklandCounty is making progress toward a cleaner future! Our new partnership with the Hart Solar Project will provide clean electricity to 46 county buildings and save taxpayers over $300,000 a year. Read: ow.ly/Kt3b50ZYemh. ♻️
A photo shows Oakland County leaders at a solar farm in Oceana County, Michigan: Energy Manager Jill Diliberti, CEM, of Facilities Management Chief Sustainability Officer Julie Lyons Bricker Gwen Markham and Chairman Dave Woodward of the County Board of Commissioners

ALT A photo shows Oakland County leaders at a solar farm in Oceana County, Michigan: Energy Manager Jill Diliberti, CEM, of Facilities Management Chief Sustainability Officer Julie Lyons Bricker Gwen Markham and Chairman Dave Woodward of the County Board of Commissioners

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Ever wonder how the #OaklandCounty government is structured? Like the state and nation, the county operates under an executive-legislative-judicial form of government. Meet our countywide leaders and learn how power is balanced to serve 1.2M+ residents: ow.ly/O75T50ZYa6H.
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Ready to build your future? Meet Alison, who teamed up with #Oakland80 to break barriers and launch her welding career through pre-apprenticeship training and tuition support! Visit @OaklandMIWorks to learn how Oakland80 can support your career goals: ow.ly/q0s050ZTAPS.
Group photo of three females in green lab coats standing in a workshop holding different welding helmets, smiling at the camera.

ALT Group photo of three females in green lab coats standing in a workshop holding different welding helmets, smiling at the camera.

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