“For too long, politicians have treated poverty as something to manage instead of something we solve,” Kinloch wrote in response to Outlier Media’s candidate questionnaire.

“Full employment and increased opportunity for everyone, is the best way to reduce crime. A Kinloch administration would prioritize training for unemployed residents, with dedicated outreach in high-unemployment ZIP codes.”

“I will convene philanthropy, business, labor and community partnerships to set up a housing strike force to build 10,000 affordable housing units,” Kinloch wrote. “We will build the largest down-payment assistance program in city history and provide low-interest loans to help teachers, police officers, first responders and working families live in Detroit.”

“We have to make Detroit walkable,” Kinloch wrote. “Last year, Detroit was named one of the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrians.

“My administration will identify hotspots for pedestrian accidents and fatalities and improve the walking infrastructure in those areas, things like expanding sidewalks and increasing the frequency of crosswalks. We will also prioritize sidewalks used the most.”