HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2014.03.06 - 21201MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #14050
BY: Commissioner Marcia Gershenson, District #13, Nancy Quarles, District #17, David
Woodward, District #19
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SUPPORT FOR A CULTURE OF INCLUSION AND
REGIONAL COLLABORATION
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the pursuit of regional cooperation began in our country at the First International
Conference of American states in 1889; and
WHEREAS regional cooperation can be the driver of communication for information to be
discussed and potentials problems solved; and
WHEREAS collaborative efforts that transcend boundaries can be successful when there are
efforts made to understand our differences and respect for different cultures; and
WHEREAS the State of Michigan has a diverse culture and will thrive when we all join forces
and commit to work together, recognizing our differences; and
WHEREAS regional cooperation can be attained in Southeast Michigan when leaders adopt a
spirit of inclusion that supports a shared sense of community; and
WHEREAS as elected officials, we can better serve our community by developing close
partnerships within our region and state; and
WHEREAS all parties must be respected for this to succeed; and
WHEREAS working together as a region will foster greater economic development and
opportunities for all our residents with collaborative thinking, planning and action; and
WHEREAS for our region to prosper it is critical that we partner with our neighbors to fulfill our
vision of a stronger community with a good quality of life for everyone; and
WHEREAS developing a regional framework that focuses on a clear economic development
strategy projects a positive business environment to outside firms and encourages the
expansion and retention of existing businesses; and
WHEREAS business are more willing to invest in a region that works together to retain and
attract businesses; and
WHEREAS our focus in promoting our region should be on promoting the positives of our
region.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
hereby recognizes that the economic prosperity of this regional can be accomplished through
collaborative thinking, planning and action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners hereby
encourages the elected and appointed leaders of Oakland County to be earnest partners in
Chairperson, we move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
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advancing progress and growth, not only in Oakland County, but the entire region.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds is requested to
forward copies of this adopted resolution to forward copies of this adopted resolution to the
Governor Snyder, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, Cultural Alliance of
Southeastern Michigan, Detroit Regional Chamber, SEMCOG, Detroit Renaissance, Detroit
Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, New Detroit, Inc., United Way of Southeastern Michigan,
Macomb County Board of Commissioners and County Executive, Wayne County Board of
Commissioners and County Executive, Detroit City Council and Mayor, and Oakland County's
delegation to the Michigan Legislature.
Resolution #14050 March 6, 2014
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government Committee. There were no
objections.