It’s not just about giving speEches.
It’s about getting the job done.
With over a decade of government and public service experience, Brendan has demonstrated a remarkable ability to work across the aisle to build winning, durable coalitions to get things done for Michiganders.
Below are just a few special highlights of the work he has done.
Oakland County Legislative Record
In 2022, Brendan was elected to the Oakland County Commission to represent Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills. In doing so, he flipped the seat red to blue and became the youngest county-level elected official in Metro Detroit.
He serves as Chair of Transit and of Legislative Affairs, and has been instrumental in passing several major initiatives at the County.
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In 2024, Brendan helped secure over $2 million of state funding to permanently preserve Turtle Woods as a new County Park — the first nature preserve style park in the system. The 80-acre park near Corewell/Beaumont Troy is currently undergoing a trails and accessibility facelift.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜In effect
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In 2024, Brendan helped roll out a first-in-the-nation program to offer all county residents free access to Savi — a “TurboTax for student debt — that handles the paperwork for student debt repayment. Since the program began, Savi has identified over $34 million in forgiveness for residents. Learn more about Savi here.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In early 2026, Brendan introduced legislation to hold Imigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable, ensure transparency, and prevent unlawful kidnappings from taking place on county property.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2025, Brendan spearheaded the funding required to assemble 235 acres of both private and public land across Rochester and Rochester Hills for a new county park along the Clinton River.
Crucially, it will better facilitate trail access between Downtown Rochester and Yates Cider Mill.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2026, Brendan together with Troy colleague Comm. Ann Erickson Gault introduced legislation to create a strict county-wide drone usage, privacy, and data security policy.
It is expected to be implemented by Fall 2026, effectively stopping any drone contract with Flock.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2024, Brendan, as Transit Chair, saw the realization of his first major transit goal: universal paratransit coverage for every Oakland County resident for the first time in history.
Paratransit providers like OPC, NOTA, and WOTA have seen ridership increases of over 300% since the millage passed in 2022.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2024, Brendan, as Transit Chair, was proud to launch the This Ride’s On Us initiative with Oakland County Veterans Services. Through the partnership, all veterans and dependents get free paratransit services ensuring easy access to medical appointments, job interviews, and more.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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Born out of the Covid pandemic supply chain disruptions, Oakland County’s Project DIAMOnD is a distributed 3D printer network enabling small and mid-sized manufacturers to quickly print needed parts at scale. An estimated 1.2 jobs per printer have been created in Metro Detroit through this network.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2023, Brendan co-founded a youth micro-grant initiative called Acorn2Oak, where county residents aged 8-18 can apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to pursue their passion, start a new business, and chase a dream.
To learn more or apply, visit acorn2oakgrant.com
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2025 Brendan, as Transit Chair, spearheaded a new $2 million annual grant program directly aimed at improving bus stop amenities and transit access points. From sidewalk gaps to pedestrian safety islands to bike racks and shade canopies, these improvements are bringing humanity and dignity to transit.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2025, Brendan introduced legislation to deliver $10,000 directly to the Rochester community in support of the Big, Bright Light Show — one of the largest wintertime events in Oakland County.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2025, Brendan introduced legislation to create a design submission process that will result in a new design for the Oakland County flag.
Preparation is underway, and the public submission portal is expected to open fall of 2026.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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Some infrastructure is almost invisible. Since the dawn of the internet, Oakland County’s official government website has lived at the domain “OakGov.com,” notably not using the “.gov” ending.
In 2026, Brendan, along with his Southfield colleague Comm. Yolanda Smith Charles, have led on the migration process to the new, much more secure OaklandCountyMI.gov domain.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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In 2026, Brendan initiated the process to rename the portion of Dixie Highway from the Genesee border to Pontiac. Named in the 1910s as part of the nation-wide effort to rewrite antebellum Southern history in a more friendly light, the Dixie Highway is an effective memorial to the Confederacy.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
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The number one requested transit enhancement in Oakland County by far, getting to DTW faster is a top priority. Unfortunately, due to the way our roads are laid-out, it is also almost impossible using traditional methods.
So Brendan has pulled together Oakland’s Transit team, Airports division, Detroit Metro Airport, and private industry to explore what an eVTOL network might look like for Metro Detroit. In theory, eVTOLs could enable fliers to meet in strategic locations throughout Metro Detroit (think downtown Pontiac, Mt. Clemons, etc) and go through TSA screening there, then take an 8-minute commuter flight straight to your gate at DTW. Brendan is making sure that when this technology is ready, Metro Detroit is ready to lead on day one.
Proposed ➜ Passed ➜ Implementing ➜ In effect
Michigan House Of Representatives Legislative Record
From 2020 through 2025, Brendan staffed in the Michigan House of Representative, primarily as Chief of Staff for State Representative Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills). While there, he helped write and pass well over a dozen bills into law.
“Each one of those victories carries Brendan’s fingerprints, his thoughtfulness, his drive, and his deep commitment to helping people across Michigan.” — Rep. Steckloff
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In 2023, Brendan was the lead staffer on the Michigan Family Protection Act (HBs 5207-5215), a landmark package of laws that legalized surrogacy contracts and expanded legal parentage protections for all families using assisted reproductive technologies, including IVF.
Introduced ➜ House Committee ➜ Passed House ➜ Senate Committee ➜ Passed Senate ➜ Signed ➜ In effect
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In 2023, Rep. Steckloff and Brendan passed House Bill 4857 with the help and testimony of Rochester Councillor Marilyn Trent! This law removes species of milkweed from the state’s legal definition of “noxious weeds,” thus prohibiting cities from entering folks’ yards and roadways to rip them out.
This bill ensures Michiganders can grow vital habitats for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
Introduced ➜ House Committee ➜ Passed House ➜ Senate Committee ➜ Passed Senate ➜ Signed ➜ In effect
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In 2022, Rep. Steckloff (then-House Chair of Higher Education Appropriations) and Brendan helped create the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and the Community College Guarantee, significantly lowering the barrier to higher education by providing students with up to $27,500 for university degrees, tuition-free community college, or $4,000 for career training programs.
Learn more about MAS and CCG here!
Introduced ➜ House Committee ➜ Passed House ➜ Senate Committee ➜ Passed Senate ➜ Signed ➜ In effect
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In 2023, Rep. Steckloff and Brendan passed the Oral Chemotherapy Parity Act after over two decades of unsuccessful legislative attempts. This law provides dignity of life to Michigan cancer patients by ensuring equal coverage opportunities to chemotherapy whether administered through an IV or orally through a pill.
Introduced ➜ House Committee ➜ Passed House ➜ Senate Committee ➜ Passed Senate ➜ Signed ➜ In effect
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In most states, eye doctors are allowed to give patients their eye dropper medications to continue necessary care at home post-operation. Not in Michigan! Since 2024, Brendan and Rep. Steckloff have been working on legislation to allow ophthalmologists to give patients their medications, saving them trips to the pharmacy and preventing medical waste in the process.
Introduced ➜ House Committee ➜ Passed House ➜ Senate Committee ➜ Passed Senate ➜ Signed ➜ In effect