Why Doesn't Detroit Levy a Local Sales Tax?

[Gistok]

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).

You have got to be kidding...

On top of 2.5 percent resident income tax... a 5 percent utility tax for gas, electric and phone service... and probably the highest property tax rate in the state... ???

Well you are right about one thing... most people won't notice it...because those that can afford to live elsewhere for more services [[for their money) continue to empty out the city at a much faster clip than downtown and midtown are repopulating it...

I moved out 22 years ago because the income tax alone would pay for a very nice 2 week vacation each year.

If the city wants to gain population, they need to LOWER their taxes... not raise them.

And also... Detroit CANNOT apply taxes to property they own outside of their jurisdiction. The Zoo is NOT in Detroit...but in Royal Oak. Where did you get the unheard of notion that any government entity can apply taxes outside of their jurisdiction??