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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.

We believe Detroit belongs to its people, not to those who sell false promises while pocketing the proceeds.

2025 Mayoral Race Profiles

Track candidate backgrounds, funding sources, and policy positions

• Jonathan Barlow
• Fred Durhal III
• Joel Haashiim
• Saunteel Jenkins
• Solomon Kinloch Jr.
• Todd R. Perkins
• Mary Sheffield
• Joe Tate

What We're Reading (2/23/25)

• Corporate welfare took $1 billion from Detroit’s schools, city services over past decade Steve Neavling, Detroit Metro Times.

Featured Collections

• Detroit's MAGA Mega Donors
• Wayne County Elected Leadership
• City of Detroit Elected Leadership
• Dark Money in Detroit: PACS, SuperPACs, and the Rest

Research Tools

• Accessing Newspaper Archives through the Library of Michigan
• Michigan Campaign Finance Database
• Wayne County Campaign Finance Database
• Federal Campaign Finance Database
• Michigan Attorney Discipline Board
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
• ProPublica 527 Explorer

Media Outlets

• Capitol Hill Citizen (Print only)
• Outlier Media
• BridgeDetroit
• Bridge Michigan
• Chalkbeat Detroit
• Corporate Crime Reporter (Print only)
• Planet Detroit

Contact

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