L. Brooks Patterson | |
|---|---|
| Oakland County County Executive | |
| In office January 1, 1993 – August 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel T. Murphy |
| Succeeded by | David Coulter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lewis Brooks Patterson January 4, 1939 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 3, 2019 (aged 80) Independence Township, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican[1] |
| Spouse | Kathy (div.)[1] |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Detroit (BA), University of Detroit School of Law (JD) |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
Lewis Brooks Patterson (January 4, 1939 – August 3, 2019) was an American lawyer and politician who served as County Executive of Oakland County, Michigan, from 1992 until his death in 2019. While often controversial, he was known for the success of Oakland County and its AAA bond rating.