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313files.org is a public archive documenting Detroit's political and economic elite.

Detroit's struggles aren't accidental. They're the inevitable result of institutions that enable the powerful to trade public resources for personal gain while facing minimal accountability. They flow from a structural moral bankruptcy that encourages exploitation of the poor to benefit the rich and powerful.

By connecting isolated incidents into documented patterns, 313files.org seeks to expose not just individual bad actors, but the fundamental flaws in a system designed to prioritize profit over people. Every entry is meticulously sourced from public records, verified reporting, and official documents.

We believe the people of Detroit will not flourish until we all work to expose and dismantle the structures that consistently prioritize elite interests over community wellbeing.

What We're Reading

Detroit's comeback left some behind ― and now they're not voting Nancy Kaffer, Khalil AlHajal, Kristi Tanner,Detroit Free Press
Most Supporters of Hauling Hazardous Materials on Ambassador Bridge Got Campaign Donations From Morouns, Documents Show Tom Perkins, Deadline Detroit.
Motor City Match whistleblower lawsuit ends with settlement Malachi Barrett, BridgeDetroit.
Corporate welfare took $1 billion from Detroit’s schools, city services over past decade Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times.

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-'''313files.org''' is a collaborative database tracking financial dealings, conflicts of interest, and misuse of power among Detroit's political and economic elite. Our mission is to promote transparency and accountability through well-documented, factual reporting.
+files.org is a public archive documenting Detroit's political and economic elite.
-== 2025 Mayoral Race Profiles ==
+Detroit's struggles aren't accidental. They're the inevitable result of institutions that enable the powerful to trade public resources for personal gain while facing minimal accountability. They flow from a structural moral bankruptcy that encourages exploitation of the poor to benefit the rich and powerful.
-=== Track candidate backgrounds, funding sources, and policy positions ===
+By connecting isolated incidents into documented patterns, 313files.org seeks to expose not just individual bad actors, but the fundamental flaws in a system designed to prioritize profit over people. Every entry is meticulously sourced from public records, verified reporting, and official documents.
-* [[Jonathan Barlow]]
+'''We believe the people of Detroit will not flourish until we all work to expose and dismantle the structures that consistently prioritize elite interests over community wellbeing.'''
-* [[Fred Durhal III]]
+== What We're Reading ==
-* [[Joel Haashiim]]
-* [[Saunteel Jenkins]]
-* [[Todd R. Perkins]]
-* [[Mary Sheffield]]
-* [[Joe Tate]]
-== What We Track ==
+* [https://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columnists/2025/08/03/detroit-low-voter-turnout-mike-duggan-mayor-election-primary/85446370007/ Detroit's comeback left some behind ― and now they're not voting] Nancy Kaffer, Khalil AlHajal, Kristi Tanner,Detroit Free Press
+* [https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/33128/most_supporters_of_hauling_hazardous_materials_on_ambassador_bridge_got_campaign_donations_from_morouns_documents_show Most Supporters of Hauling Hazardous Materials on Ambassador Bridge Got Campaign Donations From Morouns, Documents Show] Tom Perkins, Deadline Detroit.
+* [https://www.bridgedetroit.com/motor-city-match-whistleblower-lawsuit-ends-with-settlement/ Motor City Match whistleblower lawsuit ends with settlement] Malachi Barrett, BridgeDetroit.
+* [https://www.metrotimes.com/news/corporate-welfare-took-1-billion-from-detroits-schools-city-services-over-past-decade-37072808 Corporate welfare took $1 billion from Detroit’s schools, city services over past decade] Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times.
+== 2025 Mayoral Race Profiles ==
+Candidates advancing to general election
-* Detroit's elected officials and candidates including campaign contributions, business relationships, property holdings, and financial disclosures
+* [[Solomon Kinloch Jr.]]
-* Historical Context: Archive of past corruption cases, investigations, and reform efforts in Detroit's governmental and business sectors
+* [[Mary Sheffield]]
-* Corporate Influence: Major development deals, tax incentives, contract awards, and the key players involved in shaping Detroit's economic landscape
-* Public Resources: Monitoring of city contracts, land deals, tax abatements, and the distribution of public funds
-== Featured Collections ==
+== Current Elected Leaders ==
-* [[Detroit's MAGA Mega Donors]]
+* [[City of Detroit Elected Leadership]]
 * [[Wayne County Elected Leadership]]
-* [[City of Detroit Elected Leadership]]
+* [[State Representatives]]
-* [[Motor City Malfeasance: A Detroit Political Scandal Archive]]
+* [[State Senators]]
-* [[Dark Money in Detroit: PACS, SuperPACs, and the Rest]]
+* [[US Representatives]]
 == Research Tools ==
 * [[Accessing Newspaper Archives through the Library of Michigan]]
-* [[Public Records Guide|How to File FOIA Requests]]
 * [https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database Michigan Campaign Finance Database]
 * [[Wayne County Campaign Finance System|Wayne County Campaign Finance Database]]
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 * [https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/ ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer]
 * [https://projects.propublica.org/527-explorer/ ProPublica 527 Explorer]
+* [https://propertypraxis.org/ Property Praxis]
 == Media Outlets ==
-[https://www.capitolhillcitizen.com/ Capitol Hill Citizen] (Print only)
-[https://outliermedia.org/ Outlier Media]
-[https://www.bridgedetroit.com/ BridgeDetroit]
-[https://www.bridgemi.com/ Bridge Michigan]
-[https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/ Chalkbeat Detroit]
-[https://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/ Corporate Crime Reporter] (Print only)
-[https://planetdetroit.org/ Planet Detroit]
-== Organizations ==
+* [https://www.capitolhillcitizen.com/ Capitol Hill Citizen] (Print only)
+* [https://outliermedia.org/ Outlier Media]
+* [https://www.bridgedetroit.com/ BridgeDetroit]
+* [https://www.bridgemi.com/ Bridge Michigan]
+* [https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/ Chalkbeat Detroit]
+* [https://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/ Corporate Crime Reporter] (Print only)
+* [https://planetdetroit.org/ Planet Detroit]
+* [https://voiceofdetroit.net/ Voice of Detroit]
 == Contact ==
-Report technical issues or submit confidential tips through our [[Contact|secure channels]]. For press inquiries, email press@313files.org.
+Submit confidential tips through our [[Contact|secure channels]].