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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.
+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 Track ==
+== 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
+* [[Wayne County Elected Leadership]]
-* Corporate Influence: Major development deals, tax incentives, contract awards, and the key players involved in shaping Detroit's economic landscape
+* [[State Representatives]]
-* Public Resources: Monitoring of city contracts, land deals, tax abatements, and the distribution of public funds
+* [[State Senators]]
+* [[US Representatives]]
-== Featured Investigations ==
+== Research Tools ==
-* [[Woodward Development Consortium]]: Tracking $1.2B in tax incentives
+* [[Accessing Newspaper Archives through the Library of Michigan]]
-* [[Detroit Water Authority Contracts 2020-2024]]
+* [https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/disclosure/cfr/committee-search/intro/welcome-to-the-michigan-campaign-finance-searchable-database Michigan Campaign Finance Database]
-* [[City Council Voting Records Database]]
+* [[Wayne County Campaign Finance System|Wayne County Campaign Finance Database]]
-* [[Corporate Property Holdings Map]]
+* [https://www.fec.gov/data/ Federal Campaign Finance Database]
+* [https://www.adbmich.org/attorney-information/attorney-database Michigan Attorney Discipline Board]
+* [https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/ ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer]
+* [https://projects.propublica.org/527-explorer/ ProPublica 527 Explorer]
+* [https://propertypraxis.org/ Property Praxis]
-== Research Resources ==
+== Media Outlets ==
-* [[Public Records Guide|How to File FOIA Requests]]
+* [https://www.capitolhillcitizen.com/ Capitol Hill Citizen] (Print only)
-* [[Database of Public Documents]]
+* [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]].