Detroit's Demise: David Freddoso Documents The Doom

As a former Detroiter and a Michigan resident for a good chunk of my life, Detroit's implosion has been painful to watch from the beginning. It is, however, a cautionary tale of Democratic city corruption, union greed, and a citizenry in denial.

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David Freddoso explains why Detroit failed:
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:12:37
David Freddoso @freddoso
#BankruptcyNado
Thu, Jul 18 2013 13:25:24
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 13:25:24
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:12:37
David Freddoso @freddoso
At least Detroit didn't have to file bankruptcy for health reasons! #obamacareisworking
Thu, Jul 18 2013 13:22:39
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 13:22:39
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DETROIT MAYOR, EMERGENCY MANAGER TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE 6:15PM
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:23:44
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— zerohedge (@zerohedge)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:23:44
Many reasons for Detroit's decline, I'm sure, but local govt did its best to hasten it: pic.twitter.com/BEUfVLdUZFdUZF
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:34:29
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:34:29
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In the face of declining population, Detroit jacked up every available tax to the state statutory limit.
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:38:53
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:38:53
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:19:13
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It costs Detroit $62 in admin costs for every paycheck if cuts. That's 3.5x the average for govt, 4x the avg employer.
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:41:46
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:19:13
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"149 full-time employees are involved in payroll process, 51 are uniformed officers (i.e., high-cost personnel performing clerical duties)"
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:42:49
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:42:49
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:13:44
David Freddoso @freddoso
"Average cost to demolish a residential structure is approximately $8,500" #detroit
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:46:41
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:46:41
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:13:44
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"There are approximately 78,000 vacant structures in the City. Approximately 38,000 structures are considered dangerous"
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:48:10
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:48:10
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:12:37
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If you tore down only the 38,000 structures in Detroit considered "dangerous," it would cost about $350 million.
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:49:52
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:49:52
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:12:37
David Freddoso @freddoso
There are also 66,000 vacant and blighted lots in Detroit.
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:51:52
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:51:52
Vanishing City: The Story Behind Detroit's Shocking Population ...
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Thu, Jul 18 2013 15:13:44
David Freddoso @freddoso
Detroit has 70 Superfund sites.
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:54:35
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In 2008-09, Detroit shut down 210 of its 317 parks. Plans now to shut down 50 more, and make 38 part-time maintenance.
Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:56:08
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— David Freddoso (@freddoso)Thu, Jul 18 2013 14:56:08

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