Board Meeting 6-11-26

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 11, 2026, which included a public hearing on the local road improvement program and several presentations, including a proclamation for Family Reunification and Preservation Day and an update from the Oakland Community Health Network on crisis services. Significant public commentary focused on concerns about immigration enforcement by ICE in Oakland County, with multiple speakers urging the board to take action to protect immigrant families and provide legal aid funding. There was also extensive public opposition to the county's contract with Flock Group, Inc. for surveillance technology, including license plate readers and drones, with speakers raising privacy and civil liberties issues. The board approved a contract amendment with Augur Klein Architects for $111,378 and reallocated $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds to support legal aid programs. A motion to immediately consider a $80,000 grant to Royal Oak Township for pavilion foundation repairs was approved despite some opposition due to limited prior notice. The meeting reflected ongoing tensions around surveillance technology procurement, immigration enforcement policies, and community funding priorities.