This annual event is held each February in which County Executive L. Brooks Patterson recounts the highlights of the past year and announces new initiatives.

2012 State of the County Address

PDF Version (file size 400k)  

 Word Version (file size 500k)

Watch the 2012 State of the County Address


Official Press Release:
Patterson: Oakland County is Michigan's Leader 

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2011: 17th Annual State of the County Address (file size 396k)
  
Watch the 2011 State of the County Address

Official Press Release: Patterson Outlines Eight New Programs In 2011 State of the County Speech 

Related Links:

• Proud to Be a Vet
• OakGreen Challenge 
• Transparency (Vendor Contracts)
• Assessment Seminars 
• Wireless Oakland County
• The Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5k 
  

2010: 16th Annual State of the County Address (file size 127k)

Alternate file formats:  2010 State of the County Address   Word/.doc    Text/.rtf 

 Watch the complete video of the 2010 State of the County Address

 An interview with L. Brooks Patterson after the 2010 State of the County Address (podcast) 


Related Press Releases:  

Patterson’s Positive Message About a Tough Budget Year
includes photos for media use and printer-friendly format 

Oakland County Executive L Brooks Patterson Announces Scholarship To Honor the Life and Work of Dennis Toffolo
includes photo for media use and printer-friendly format

Patterson Announces OakGov Challenge Contest and Prize Money
includes printer-friendly format

Web Site References 
 

2009: 15th Annual State of the County Address (file size 127k)

Listen or Watch 2009 State of the County Address 

Alternate file formats:  2009 State of the County Address   Word/.doc    Text/.rtf 

Press Release:  Patterson Blends Realism with Optimism In 2009 State of the County Address

2008: 14th Annual State of the County Address  (file size 343k)

An interview with L. Brooks Patterson after the 2008 State of the County Address (podcast) 

2007: 13th Annual State of the County Address (file size 195k)

2006: 12th Annual State of the County Address  (file size 195k)

2005: 11th Annual State of the County Address  (file size 80k)

2004: 10th Annual State of the County Address (file size 80k)

2003: 9th Annual State of the County Address (file size 69k)

2002: Eight Annual State of the County Address (file size 64k)

2001: Seventh Annual State of the County Address (file size 59k)

2000: Sixth Annual State of the County Address (file size 59k)

1999: Fifth Annual State of the County Address (file size 58k)

1998: Fourth Annual State of the County Address (file size 53k)

1997: Third Annual State of the County Address (file size 55k)

1996: Second Annual State of the County Address (file size 53k)

1995: First Annual State of the County Address (file size 62k)