Guaranteed income legality and residency mandate dispute
Detroit
Summary
Pro Tem Young pressed Corporation Counsel on whether Michigan's 'loan of credit' ban really blocks a guaranteed income program; Mallett held his position but agreed to examine a potential unfunded-mandate claim over the state's residency repeal, which Young says costs the city $25–30 million in taxes.
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Last discussed Sep 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Young estimates $25–30 million in lost tax revenue and $200–300 million in lost economic activity from the residency repeal.
Low-income residents could benefit if a lawful guaranteed income program is authorized.
Taxpayers subsidizing personal commutes of non-resident employees.
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Internal Operations Standing Committee
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City Council Budget Hearings
Pro Tem Young pressed Corporation Counsel on whether Michigan's 'loan of credit' ban really blocks a guaranteed income program; Mallett held his position but agreed to examine a potential unfunded-mandate claim over the state's residency repeal, which Young says costs the city $25–30 million in taxes.
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