HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.10.26 - 17156October 26, 1989 Miscellaneous Resolution # ..89218
BY Ruel E. McPherson, County Commissioner-District #9
RE: CABLE TELEVISION COVERAGE (SUPPORT) OF BOARD OF
C;C:VIISSIOFJERS PROCEEDINGS
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS several local units of government in Oakland County
receive cable television coverage which gives constituents an
opportunity to learn more about governmental proceedings; and
WHEREAS cable television coverage also provides viewers an
opportunity to see their elected officials at work and to evaluate their.
performance; and
WHEREAS Oakland, one of the most dynamic and most wealthy
counties in the nation, has no cable television coverage other than
Parks and Recreation programming; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is in the
process of developing a massive solid waste management program that
will affect all county residents; and
WHEREAS many other very significant issues that touch the lives
of county citizens are addressed by the County Board of
Commisisoners at its regular committee meetings and general
assemblies; and
WHEREAS cable television coverage of the Board of
Commissioners' proceedings would provide a meaningful learning
experience for citizens by bringing county government and its elected
officials into focus.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners explore the feasibility of having cable television
coverage of Board of Commissioners' activities.
Mr. Chairperson., I move the adoption of the foregoing
resolution.
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Ruel E. McPherson
County Commissioner, District #9
#89278
October 26, 1989
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the Government and Transportation
Committee. There were no objections.