The maximum expected funding raised by a sales tax is far less than what Detroit collects from other taxes and would represent roughly 5% of the city’s General Fund budget.
Political and Public Policy Information
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Fact check: Donald Trump touts economy, downplays costs in Michigan speech
President Donald Trump returned to Michigan on Tuesday to claim major economic wins but falsely claimed the cost of groceries and rents have fallen. Here are the facts.
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President Donald Trump returning to Michigan for economic club speech
President Donald Trump is expected to address members of the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday.
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Buses, safety: Students at Pershing High tell Mayor Sheffield how she can help
The stop at the Detroit Public Schools Community District’s neighborhood school reflected her campaign promise to focus her term on initiatives that will improve the lives of young people.
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Mayor Sheffield says success means better quality of life for all Detroiters
Sheffield said during a Friday investiture ceremony that the future of all residents is bound together and pledged to lead in partnership with Detroiters, “including voices that too often have been overlooked.”
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Michigan EV fees spike under road funding deal, now nation’s highest
Michigan has nearly doubled electric vehicle registration fees for 2026 as part of last year’s road funding deal, which triggered an overlooked provision of state law. As EV drivers call foul, a legislative fix seems unlikely.
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Violent crime continues to drop in Detroit. What to watch in 2026
The city’s homicide rate is at its lowest rate since 1965. Here’s more Detroit public safety issues to watch in 2026.
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Hamtramck’s 37 mishandled ballots shouldn’t be counted, judge rules
The ruling affirms the result of the Michigan city’s close mayoral race but may not resolve the dispute.
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Criminal probe targets toxic dirt; Detroit could face $8M cleanup
The city is in the process of testing the Gayanga and Iron Horse sites of concern and plans to replace the dirt at all sites found to be contaminated.
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As the Detroit Pistons sought millions in tax breaks, team insiders gave thousands to Sheffield’s mayoral bid
Contributions highlight challenges she faces balancing corporate, community interests