District Detroit is seeking $800 million worth of public subsidies. Billionaires like Ilitch Holdings and Stephan Ross shouldn’t be receiving corporate welfare tax abatements from one of the most impoverished U.S. cities.
Peter Hammer
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OPINION: Detroit must prioritize people over property with Proposal P
As public money is diverted to private projects, Detroiters are told to be patient. They are told that the benefits will “trickle down” to them over time. The time for waiting is over.