# Board Meeting  9-17-26

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 17, 2026, with significant focus on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the acceptance of a grant from the Department of State Police Automobile Theft Prevention Authority for fiscal year 2027, which funds the Oakland County Sheriff's Office auto theft prevention program. The grant involves the use of license plate reader (LPR) cameras, drones, and related surveillance technology, which sparked extensive debate among commissioners and public speakers regarding privacy, data security, and civil liberties. An amendment was proposed to remove funding for LPRs, drones, and related software from the grant, but it failed to pass. The board also deliberated on the 2027-2029 county budget, totaling approximately $1.2 billion, with $239 million allocated to the Sheriff's Office and $59 million to health and human services. Several amendments were proposed to increase funding for immigrant legal aid and food assistance programs; however, these amendments did not pass. Public comments heavily emphasized concerns about surveillance technology contracts, immigrant rights, and the need for increased social services funding. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the budget and grant acceptance despite the controversies and calls for greater transparency and oversight in procurement and policy decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Board Meeting  9-17-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryT6HrWn3oM) - Oakland County Board of Commissioners