Below is a summary of some key information. For extensive information on Oakland Township parks, programs, recreation, land preservation, grants, etc. see the Township website here:

http://www.oaklandtownship.org/boards_and_commissions/parks_and_recreation/index.php

Township Parks State Law

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-Act-157-of-1905

Acquistion of Parks State Law

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-Act-153-of-1996

Huron-Clinton Metropark District State Law

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-Act-147-of-1939

County and Regional Parks State Law

http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-Act-261-of-1965

Land Preservation Millage Information

This millage was first approved in 2001. The latest renewal passed on 11/8/2018 by 6,521 – YES to 2,994 – NO or 68%/32%.  Source – https://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections/Pages/past-election-results.aspx

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Millage ballot language

Click to access Land%20Acquisition%20Aug%208,%202006.pdf

Benjamin VanderWeide, 34, Natural Areas Stewardship Manager, Oakland Township Parks & Recreation Makes Oakland County Executive’s 2019 Elite 40 Under 40 Class

​About 250 applications and nominations were reviewed by a panel of judges, looking for the top 40 young professionals and thought leaders who live or work in Oakland County. The 40 honorees have achieved excellence in their field and contributed to the quality of life in their communities.

For more information see:

https://www.oakgov.com/pages/news.aspx#/oakland-county-executive-s-2019-elite-40-under-40-class-set-public-to-pick-best-of-the-best-in-online-vote

Open Meetings Act Lawsuit 3/7/2014