What's the State of Oakland County? Follow Along Tonight to Find Out
Here's how you can listen, watch and read L. Brooks Patterson's State of the County address.
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson fires up the crowd before the GOP National Debate last fall at Oakland University. Tonight, Patterson will speak to an Oakland County audience.
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Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said he will focus on economic development, technology, budget and quality of life in tonight's State of the County address.
It happens at 7 p.m. at Centerpoint Marriott in Pontiac.
Here's how you can follow along.
During the event:
- Watch a live stream at www.oakgov.com.
- Follow Patterson on Twitter at @brookspatterson.
- Listen to WDET-FM (101.9).
After the event:
- Watch it on YouTube at www.youtube.com/oakgov.
- Download a written copy at www.oakgov.com/exec (go to "Speeches.")
- Hear more from Patterson as WDET-FM host Craig Fahle interviews him about the address at 10 a.m. Thursday.
“This is a great time to live and work in Oakland County,” said Patterson. “My State of the County speech will underscore why Oakland County is Michigan’s leader. I believe the economy remains the number one issue for Oakland County residents. From what I can see, the future is bright."
What do YOU think is the state of Oakland County? Is the future, as Patterson said, "bright"?
Tell us in the comments.
Erin
8:17 am on Thursday, February 9, 2012
Are we going to see coverage? Did any Patch reporters go?