Perkins said the city should not dedicate resources to immigration enforcement, but should cooperate with federal officials when there is a valid warrant for a specific individual.

As mayor, he said he would “ensure Detroit Police and city agencies prioritize local safety over federal immigration priorities, protect immigrant families from unlawful targeting or profiling and work with community organizations to support access to services, housing and legal protection.”

“As mayor, I will prioritize expanding Detroit’s water affordability program with a stable city-funded reserve and partnerships with philanthropic organizations, working with state and federal partners to unlock grant funding and modernizing billing systems to provide better transparency,” Perkins wrote in response to Outlier Media’s candidate questionnaire.

“Improving frequency and reliability across all bus routes is the most immediate way to restore trust in the city’s transit system and ensure Detroiters can access work, school, health care and daily needs without delay or hardship,” Perkins wrote.