There has been little interest or enforcement by
the Internal Revenue Service or the Michigan Attorney General’s office to seek transparency of shadowy nonprofits set up by politicians.
Former
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick used his Kilpatrick Civic Fund (run by his highly paid sister) to pay for jets,
golf clubs and personal travel. The money was to go toward the betterment of
Detroit children. Not one penny was seen by the kids. Kilpatrick is currently serving a 28- year federal sentence after being convicted of corruption charges.
The current Wayne County Executive created his
nonprofit, Wayne County Business Develop Corporation and solicited donations
from businesses and contractors. The 501 (c) (6) ended up paying an insider a hefty bonus.
The current Michigan Governor took in more than $1
million from unnamed donors and paid an aide $100,000 on top of his regular
salary. It seems that the rest of the money has not been publicly accounted
for.
Now the newly elected Mayor of Detroit wants to follow in the
foot steps of his predecessor and the Governor by starting a 501 (c) 4, the
Detroit Progressive Fund. He has given assurances that it will operate under a
set of voluntary restrictions.
Any thoughts? (source)
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