The Oakland County Apportionment Commission, which is made up of the full Oakland County Board of Commissioners, recently adopted a new plan that sets the boundaries and seats for county commission districts with bipartisan support. The new map will be in place for the 2023-2024 Board term.
“The new districts are the most equal in population in decades, guarantees minority majority districts that recognize the diversity of our county, and minimizes community breaks,” said Board Chairman David T. Woodward (D-Royal Oak). “The new district map paves the way for more efficient and effective county governance in Oakland County.”
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners Reapportionment Ad Hoc Committee was formed on June 17, 2021 to determine county commission districts based on final 2020 Census data. The committee was chaired by Commissioner Angela Powell (D-Pontiac). In addition, Woodward served as vice chair, and Commissioners Marcia Gershenson (D-Bloomfield Twp.), Michael Spisz (R-Oxford) and Eileen Kowall (R-White Lake) were also members.
“The reapportionment committee worked tirelessly, along with the county’s corporation counsel and plat review teams, to create boundaries that make sense for our residents,” Powell said. “The new plan will save taxpayers money while still providing unparalleled representation for those who live in Oakland County.”
Woodward authored the new plan, which reduces the number of county districts from 21 to 19. According to State Law, the full Board of Commissioners is responsible for establishing county districts, which are redrawn every ten years based on Census data.
The new county commission district map can be found at https://bit.ly/OCMap2332.
Under state law, new county district boundaries may be challenged in court within 30 days of adoption. No challenge was filed against the new 2023-2032 Oakland County Commission district map.
For additional information about the Board of Commissioners, visit www.oakgov.com/boc.
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