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Attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Anthony Eid, a Detroit policy advocate, community leader, former commissioner and chairman of the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, and candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives in District 9.

Anthony discusses his path into public service, why he decided to run for state representative, and the experiences that have shaped his approach to leadership. The conversation examines the issues affecting Detroit families and neighborhoods, including housing affordability, healthcare access, transportation, education, economic opportunity, community development, and government accountability.

In this episode:

• Why Anthony Eid is running for Michigan House District 9
• His experience in public policy and community advocacy
• Housing affordability and neighborhood development
• Access to healthcare, transportation, and education
• Lessons from Michigan’s independent redistricting process
• Building coalitions and moving legislation through Lansing
• What accountable representation should look like for Detroit residents

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An eight-hour job should not require a six-hour commute.

Attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Wayne County Executive Warren Evans for a direct conversation about the Wayne County Transit Millage 2026, SMART bus service, DDOT, and what the August 4 election could mean for residents across Wayne County.

Voters will decide on a 10-year, 0.9831-mill public transportation proposal estimated to raise approximately $57.6 million in its first year. The revenue would be distributed among Wayne County, SMART, DDOT, and other community and regional transit providers to operate, maintain, improve, and expand public transportation services.

Wayne County says the existing millage supporting SMART expires at the end of 2026 and that communities currently receiving SMART service could lose that service if the proposal does not pass, with exceptions for DDOT and other locally funded transportation. SMART has also released proposed route extensions, new fixed routes, and expanded on-demand Flex service for currently underserved communities.

In this episode, Attorney Perkins and Executive Evans discuss:

• Why some passengers spend two or three hours traveling to work—and another two or three hours getting home
• How long commutes affect workers, single parents, children, seniors, and people with disabilities
• Whether SMART bus service could end in some communities after 2026
• What taxpayers would be funding under the proposed millage
• Proposed new routes, route extensions, paratransit, and microtransit services
• Coordination between SMART, DDOT, and local transportation providers
• How the public can measure results and hold officials accountable
• Voter participation, political distrust, and why local elections matter

Transit is not only about getting people to work. It is also about getting them back home to their families.

Whether you support the proposal, oppose it, or remain undecided, hear the facts, the costs, the promises, and the accountability questions before making your decision.

Comment below: How has public transportation—or the lack of it—affected your family, job, education, or community?

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Episode: Wayne County Transit Millage 2026: Could SMART Bus Service End? Warren Evans Explains

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In this episode of Perkins for the People, host and attorney Todd Perkins sits down with Detroit Chief of Police Todd Bettison for an in-depth conversation on the city’s evolving approach to public safety.

From his personal journey through law enforcement to the strategies driving Detroit’s recent crime reduction, Chief Bettison shares how community collaboration, data-driven policing, and innovative initiatives are reshaping the narrative around safety in the city. The discussion explores everything from gun safety education and retail crime prevention to the growing role of mental health response in modern policing.

With a focus on transparency, trust, and continuous improvement, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what’s working—and what’s next—for Detroit.

Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or simply interested in the future of public safety, this conversation highlights how strong partnerships between law enforcement and the community can create lasting change.

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Podcast Episode Chapters

00:00

Chief Todd Medicine's Background and Education

03:26

Support from the Community and Administration

07:45

Collaboration and Crime Reduction Strategies

13:11

Statistics on Crime Reduction

18:17

Preventative Measures and Community Engagement

21:13

Future Plans for Detroit's Safety and Growth

26:03

Combatting Retail Fraud and Porch Pirates

27:40

Cultural Shift in Police Community Relations

30:21

Community Safety and Crime Reduction Strategies

33:44

Innovations in Mental Health Response

38:12

Addressing Mental Health Stigma