Oakland County Overwhelmingly Approves OCC Millage

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — The Oakland Community College millage renewal passed on Tuesday with a resounding 72% of voters approving the measure.

“We are grateful to the voters for maintaining their support of OCC,” said Chancellor Peter Provenzano. “With this renewal, we will continue delivering high-quality educational opportunities that empower our economy and benefit the entire community.”

The renewal provides OCC with $45 million per year for 10 years without raising the local tax rate above current levels. The millage represents 27 percent of OCC’s annual operating budget.

“Oakland Community College serves a critical role in advancing our community by delivering a quality education at an affordable rate,” OCC Board Chair John McCulloch added.

With small class sizes and expert faculty, OCC offers nearly 100 programs of study in fields such as robotics, IT, health care, emergency-services and advanced manufacturing to meet the demand for a highly-skilled workforce.

The College is also the top transfer institution in Michigan, with nearly 50 percent of students continuing their education after OCC.