Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter appointed Oakland County executive

Coulter to resign as Ferndale mayor

Dave Coulter (WDIV)

PONTIAC, Mich. – Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter has been appointed the new Oakland County executive.

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted across party lines, 11-10.

Recommended Videos



As many people walked out of the room, Coulter took the mic and said, "We need to work together."

Coulter will have to resign as Ferndale mayor before being sworn in as Oakland County executive. He is expected to do so Monday at a special meeting.

During the meeting, a motion to remove Democrate Dave Woodward was denied. Republicans did not want to accept Woodward’s letter of resignation when it was read out loud, saying the separation agreement was signed. That motion failed as well.


About the Authors:

Priya joined WDIV-Local 4 in 2013 as a reporter and fill-in anchor. Education: B.A. in Communications/Post Grad in Advanced Journalism

Derick is the Lead Digital Editor for ClickOnDetroit and has been with Local 4 News since April 2013. Derick specializes in breaking news, crime and local sports.