But what Snyder does not mention is that the state he runs has played a role in Detroit’s decline by withholding financial assistance that is due to the city. While the federal government has neglected the challenges faced by cities that are drowning in debt, Michigan government has refused to toss available lifelines. The Detroit News has noted the anger of the city’s elected representatives over the failure to provide more than $220 million in revenue-sharing payments.
The money was supposed to be paid the city after it capped income tax rates. Yet, even as Detroit’s economic circumstance worsened, Snyder refused to provide the needed assistance.
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An ‘Affront to Democracy’ Steers Detroit Toward Austerity | The Nation
you’ll be seeing a LOT of stuff that all will seem to be connected back to black people being unable to manage themselves and that’s why detroit is “like it is."
remember the truth.
this is deliberate. this is *deliberate*.
(via midwestmountainmama)