I just found a link showing some interesting data.

http://taxfoundation.org/article/sal...ajor-us-cities

Apparently, Detroit's one of only a few major cities that doesn't levy a local sales tax.

This seems like a no-brainer IMO, given all the untaxed drug money circulating around the city and all of the untaxed money spent by suburbanites during major events/sports games.

I don't see what would be the problem with levying a 2% or 3% sales tax [[in addition to the 6% state sales tax). Most folks wouldn't even notice it when they purchase stuff. I mean, the city right now can use any additional revenue it can get. This can be applied to all city-owned property, and not just limit it to the city proper [[for example, the Detroit Zoo which is technically outside of the city).