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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 public archive documenting Detroit's political and economic elite. Detroiters deserve to know who profits from our city's struggles and which politicians trade public trust for personal gain. This wiki connects isolated incidents into clear patterns of poor governance, institutional failure, and corruption. Every entry is sourced from public records, verified reporting, and official documents.
+files.org is a public archive documenting Detroit's political and economic elite.
-'''We believe Detroit belongs to its people, not to those who sell false promises while pocketing the proceeds.'''
+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 ==
+* [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
-=== Track candidate backgrounds, funding sources, and policy positions ===
+* [[Solomon Kinloch Jr.]]
-* [[Jonathan Barlow]]
-* [[Fred Durhal III]]
-* [[Joel Haashiim]]
-* [[Saunteel Jenkins]]
-* [[Todd R. Perkins]]
 * [[Mary Sheffield]]
-* [[Joe Tate]]
-== What We Document ==
+== Current Elected Leaders ==
-* Detroit's elected officials and candidates including campaign contributions, business relationships, property holdings, and financial disclosures
+* [[City of Detroit Elected Leadership]]
-* Historical Context: Archive of past corruption cases, investigations, and reform efforts in Detroit's governmental and business sectors
-* 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 ==
-* [[Detroit's MAGA Mega Donors]]
 * [[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 ==
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 * [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]].