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OCRP'S PLATFORM
Family First: We must make Oakland County the best place to live, work, and play once again. Recruiting the top businesses and investments in our county starts with having the best environment for families to raise their children and enjoy the abundant natural beauty within our county.
Lower Taxes: Oakland County residents are already suffering from the impact of inflation. Tax increases should always be a last resort, not the go-to method of funding pet projects.
Quality Education: Too much money never reaches the actual classroom. We need to provide more support for our teachers to ensure every child receives a quality education. Parents must also have a strong voice in their child’s education - after all, education starts in the home.
Fiscal Responsibility: Reckless spending must stop. Every project should be clearly defined in terms of cost and who in the community it will benefit.
Strong Public Safety: Our elected officials must build a robust partnership with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to ensure safety and security in every corner of our county. We must also take a strong stance on violent crime and ensure that repeat offenders don’t simply walk away with a slap on the wrist.
Skilled Trades: We need to ensure that Oakland County has a stable pipeline of skilled talent for the industries based here. Making skilled trade education a priority will spur further investment from a variety of industries and provide well-paying jobs to the families in our community.
Mental Health: Funding for mental health services accessible to every member of our county must be a priority.
Local Control: A one-size-fits-all approach will never work for a county our size. Municipalities and voters should be empowered to decide what programs and investments are right for them rather than being forced to pay into programs they will never benefit from.