Oakland County Board of Commissioners
The Oakland County Board of Commissioners is the legislative branch of the government of Oakland County, Michigan. It is composed of 19 commissioners, each elected to represent a single-member district in the county. Commissioners are elected to four-year terms in presidential election years; prior to the 2024 election, commissioners served two-year terms.
The county board sets policy and laws for the county regarding property, public health services, public safety, and maintenance of county highways. It is presided over by its chair, currently Dave Woodward. Meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in the Commissioners' Auditorium at the Oakland County Service Center in Pontiac, and are open for public attendance and comment.
Commissioners
This is a list of the Oakland County Commissioners in order by district, current as of 2024.In July 2025, Democratic commissioners Kristen Nelson and Charlie Cavell announced their departure from the majority caucus, citing concerns with leadership, transparency, and public accountability. At the same time, they declined to leave the party due to not feeling like their personal values had changed.