Board Meeting 4-08-26

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on April 8, 2026, which included significant discussions and votes on procurement and policy matters. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a lease agreement with Marathon Health LLC for an employee health clinic and the appointment of Alicia Williams as chief procurement officer. The board also approved an exception to the purchasing policy to extend contracts beyond five years with several technology vendors, including Unicom Systems Incorporated and Precisely Software Incorporated, with an amendment to shorten the extension term. A major focus of the meeting was the approval of a pilot program for drone surveillance technology provided by Flock Safety, which passed despite substantial public opposition and concerns about privacy, data security, and potential misuse of surveillance data. The board also discussed interlocal agreements for health clinic operations and addressed resolutions opposing state legislation preempting local zoning authority and reaffirming commitments related to immigration enforcement and ICE activities. Public comment was extensive and largely critical of the drone surveillance program and the handling of public input, emphasizing concerns about civil liberties, surveillance overreach, and transparency. The meeting concluded with calls for greater accountability and community engagement in future procurement and policy decisions.