Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles

Yolanda Smith Charles is a Democrat who represents District 17. District 17 includes the cities of Lathrup Village and Oak Park, Royal Oak Township, and portions of the City of Southfield. She was first elected in 2020 and is up for re-election in 2028. Her email address is charlesy@oaklandcountymi.gov

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At the April 8, 2026, Oakland County Commission meeting, Commissioner Smith Charles voted to move public comment to the end of the meeting. She voted against "Project Prove-It" for Flock surveillance drones, but left before public comment.