Jenkins believes sanctioned community groups, supported with government funding, are the best way to handle violence in the community.

“Because prevention is the most effective crime reduction strategy. You need safe spaces for kids, positive educational enrichment opportunities and career pathways for hope,” Jenkins wrote in response to Outlier Media’s candidate questionnaire. “Policing is part of the solution, but by the time police respond, it is reactive. We need to prevent violence in the first place.”

Jenkins thinks the city should not dedicate resources to immigration enforcement, but should cooperate with federal officials who have a valid warrant.

“Detroit should be a welcoming city, and we should work with nonprofits to ensure immigrants know their rights (in the correct language) and have resources if or when confronted by immigration officials,” she wrote.

“More affordable housing is essential, but as cost of living rises, we have to consider rent control,” Jenkins wrote. “More affordable housing is a long-term solution, but rent control is doable in the near term.”