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Commissioners hear 'Hope Zones' pitch and ask for bill details before endorsing
Summary
Speakers from the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus presented a 'Hope Zones' framework to the Wayne County Economic Committee seeking a resolution of support for state legislation; commissioners expressed cautious interest, asked for fiscal analysis and bill text, and did not vote on formal support.
Keith D. Williams and Virgil Smith of the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus presented the 'Hope Zones' economic-development concept to the Wayne County Economic Committee and asked commissioners to consider a resolution encouraging state lawmakers to advance related bills.
Williams said the model would capture a portion of new economic growth and reinvest it locally to support small businesses, workforce training, housing stabilization and infrastructure. He said the concept is place-based rather than race-based and that Representative Scott (committee presenters identified a lead sponsor in the state…
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