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Democratic Caucus Minutes
January 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Angela Powell called the meeting of the Democratic Caucus to order at 5:14 PM in
Committee Room A, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12E, Pontiac, MI 48341.
2. Roll Call
MEMBERS PRESENT: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Kristen Nelson, Gwen Markham,
Angela Powell, Marcia Gershenson, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles, Charles
Cavell, Brendan Johnson, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (12)
MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE: (0)
3. Public Comment
No one addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #1.
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Board of Commissioners - dated January 6, 2025
Commissioner William Miller moved approval of the Minutes dated January 6,
2025, as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Linnie Taylor.
Motion Passed.
A sufficient majority having voted in favor, the Minutes dated January 6, 2025
were approved, as presented.
5. Discussion Items
Commissioner David Woodward addressed the Caucus to provide an overview on how
the Swearing In Ceremony will be conducted. He then opened discussion on
Communications, Introductions and Rules of the Board.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner Kristen Nelson addressed the Caucus and stated that she will offer
amendments to the Board Rules regarding Corporation Counsel opinions, recording and
posting video of any quorum in committee or on a board, and changes to the ex officio
rule.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner David Woodward addressed the Caucus to open nominations for the
Finance Committee Vice-Chair position.
Moved by Commissioner Penny Luebs to nominate Commissioner Linnie Taylor as Vice-
Chair of the Finance Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Gwen Markham.
Moved by Chair Angela Powell to nominate Commissioner Charlie Cavell as Vice-Chair of
the Finance Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles.
Discussion followed.
A poll of the Commissioners regarding support for the Finance Committee Vice-Chair had
a 9-3 outcome in favor of supporting Commissioner Linnie Taylor as Finance Committee
Vice-Chair.
Commissioner David Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding Ad Hoc Committees.
Discussion followed.
Commissioner David Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding a six year appointment
to the Oakland County Road Commission. The candidates are Andrea LaLonde and
James Esshaki.
James Esshaki introduced himself and addressed the Caucus.
Andrea LaLonde introduced herself and addressed the Caucus.
A poll of the Commissioners regarding support for a Road Commission appointment had a
7-5 outcome in favor of supporting James Esshaki as Road Commission appointee.
Chair Angela Powell addressed the Caucus to review the Caucus Memo of
Announcements.
Commissioner Penny Luebs addressed the Caucus regarding nominations to the 40
under 40 awards program.
6. Public Comment
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds addressed the Caucus during
Public Comment #2.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 PM.