Budget cuts and raising taxes.

There are three ways for Detroit to come out of the $300 million deficit we are in. None of which will make Detroiters happy.
1. Make cuts to city services trim spending,
2. Raise taxes to get more money or,
3. Both, make cuts and raise taxes.
Can we get the money we need from somewhere else, maybe? We have to take a close look at the budget and see if we can ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’. This is a one time short term solution. What we need is a long term solution. We should lower taxes not raise them, in this way in the long run the population will rebound. This could mean better schools and more police, and a bigger tax base for the city.
We should redevelop our neighborhoods, not just tare down vacant houses, but rebuild houses on vacant land. Bring back our neighborhoods by bringing back the people. Talk to the business community and have them come back to Detroit. Together we can bring back Detroit, but this will not happen overnight. It takes time. Join me and lets bring back Detroit.
Thank you

Herbie Felton
City Council Candidate