Dave Woodward
Coverage of Dave Woodward in the Nexus archive.
- Oakland County leader again evades WXYZ as taxpayers raise their own questions
Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward faces scrutiny over taxpayer-funded out-of-state trips and mileage to a private club, with public demands for accountability and calls for his recall. The 7 Investigators revealed expenses totaling nearly $42,000 over three years, including travel to multiple cities and rideshare trips linked to bars.
- Recall organizers targeting Oakland County's Dave Woodward to start collecting signatures July 25
Recall organizers targeting Oakland County's Dave Woodward plan to collect signatures starting July 25 after a judge has not ruled on his appeal against the recall petitions approved on April 27. The effort, led by I Am Oakland County, is due to Woodward's consulting work with companies like Sheetz and the controversial Flock drone trial agreement.
- ‘No one knew.’ New details revealed in Oakland County leader’s controversial Flock visit
Oakland County faces controversy over a 911 drone contract with Flock Safety, prompting public protests and a recall effort against County Commission Chair Dave Woodward. Residents criticize the contract for privacy concerns, while Flock claims its drones are used for emergency response without surveillance. The dispute intensified after officials moved public comment to after a vote approving the contract.