Dems Tell Brooks: Don’t Forget About Kids and the Local Economy
Democrats outline agenda for greater Oakland County prosperity.
As Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson delivered his 19th State of the County Address Thursday night, the Oakland County Democratic Commissioner’s Caucus outlined a policy agenda entitled, A New Way Forward: Refocusing on Our Kids and Our Local Economy. “A New Way Forward is about reimagining our local economy, investing in our future, and reclaiming opportunity for middle class America,” said Commissioner Marcia Gershenson (D-Bloomfield Hills), Democratic Caucus Chair, in a press release. “We are putting forth concrete ideas that helps families and children move forward together and make our communities stronger.” The agenda advocates for stronger support of early childhood programs, increasing outdoor recreational opportunities …
