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1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341
Democratic Caucus Minutes
December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order
Chair Angela Powell called the meeting of the Democratic Caucus to order at 5:06 PM in
Committee Room A 1200 N. Telegraph Road, 12E, Pontiac, MI 48341.
2. Roll Call
Ann Erickson Gault, Brendan Johnson, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Angela Powell,
Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Marcia
Gershenson (10)
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 November 13, 2025
Linnie Taylor moved approval of the Minutes dated November 13, 2025, as
presented. Seconded by Ann Erickson Gault.
Motion Passed.
A voice vote was conducted and the Minutes dated November 13, 2025, were
approved unanimously.
5. Discussion Items
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development and
Infrastructure Committee item entitled: Board of Commissioners - Amendment to the
Policy on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Authority Participation and Tax Capture
Limitations.
Discussion Followed.
Commissioner Smith Charles addressed the Caucus regarding Economic Development
and Infrastructure Committee item entitled: Economic Development - Business
Development - The Springs at Five and Main Brownfield Plan located in the Charter
Township of Commerce.
Discussion Followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus regarding New & Miscellaneous
Business item entitled: Resolution In Support of State Legislation to Authorize and
Require Financial Disclosure for all County Elected Officials in Michigan.
Discussion Followed.
Commissioner Woodward addressed the Caucus to share that Commissioner Cavell will
be introducing three resolutions entitled: Board of Commissioners - Resolution In Support
of State Legislation to Authorize and Require Financial Disclosure for all County Elected
Officials in Michigan, Board of Commissioners - Resolution Requesting Release of Water
System Management/Mitigation Procedures and Related Information from Risk
Management Division, and Board of Commissioners - Resolution Urging the Michigan
Legislature to Reinstate and Protect Funding for Rx Kids Program and Directing the Board
Lobbyist to Advocate on Behalf of Oakland County.
Discussion Followed.
Chair Powell addressed the Caucus to review the Caucus memo of announcements.
Commissioner Gershenson addressed the Caucus on the proposed 2026 meeting
calendar.
6. Public Comment
The following people addressed the Caucus during Public Comment #2: Water Resources
Commissioner Jim Nash, Robin McGregor, Commissioner Nelson, Commissioner Cavell,
Margarette Gupta, Molly Malone.
7. Adjournment
The meeting recessed on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 5:50 PM.
The meeting adjourned on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 8:04 PM.