Mr. Gilbert, How about a Christmas Present for Detroit?

[DetroiterOnTheWestCoast]

I think he's more interested in receiving a pre$ent than in giving one.

http://www.freep.com/story/money/bus...ment/94733034/

[ABetterDetroit]

I think he's more interested in receiving a pre$ent than in giving one.

http://www.freep.com/story/money/bus...ment/94733034/

I believe you are correct. Something in the 50 Million neighborhood is what he has in mind before the joyous celebration of groundbreaking.


“So it’s TIF generated stuff on real estate taxes, potentially sales taxes, and maybe part of the state income – so that’s the kind of things that’s an immediate, net tangible benefit to the state,” he told the UM audience.


I find it kind of funny how they are called "real estate taxes" when they are to be received but are always "property tax" when they need to be paid or assessed.

http://www.freep.com/story/money/bus...rock/94628514/