• ​Coulter's three-year, balanced budget recommendation ends the practice of planning to use fund balance to support ongoing operations.
• The budget's revenue assumptions are prudent, ensuring the County is prepared for  changing economic conditions.
• Priorities include hiring and retention of law enforcement personnel, an older adult advocate position, and creating a comprehensive, campus-wide environmental sustainability plan.

Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter's balanced, three-year budget recommendation for fiscal years 2023-2025 includes funding to support the hiring and retention of law enforcement personnel, an older adult advocate position, an environmental sustainability plan for the county government campus, and investments in affordable housing, healthcare, and efforts to provide equitable opportunities for county residents and businesses. Coulter and his administration presented his priorities Tuesday evening during his annual budget message to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.