FAQ

What is the status of the Taylor School bonds?

In 2021 voters were misled about borrowing for a new high school.  Nevertheless, they adopted a $130 million dollar debt obligation.  So far about $20 million has been borrowed to make repairs to many of the buildings, but the new high school will not be built.  My position is that the balance of bonds should be deauthorized, because I don't trust the school board to use the balance of bonds to finance activities which were not authorized by voters in the original ballot question.   I urge our State Representatives to ask the State of Michigan schools debt authority to prevent the sale of remaining bonds.

What about the towing controversy?

Some candidates have tried to make towing the centerpiece of this election. I believe that’s a distraction—a manufactured issue used to stir emotion and deflect from deeper problems facing our city.

That said, I do have serious concerns. It’s improper for the Mayor’s preferred towing company to contribute heavily to his re-election campaign while benefiting from city contracts. That kind of favoritism undermines public trust.

My position is simple:

Taylor should not authorize exclusive towing contracts. Instead, let the free market work. Any qualified towing company willing to serve our community should be able to compete—based on price, service, and reliability.

I’ve spoken with State Representative James DeSana, who shared that the legislature may soon consider a statewide law—backed by insurance companies—to regulate how towing contractors operate during accidents and emergencies.

Unfortunately, current Michigan law has been stripped of many protections through past rescissions. New legislation is needed to ensure fairness, transparency, and consumer protection in the towing industry.

What about the ridiculous pincers at Telegraph and Eureka?

Whenever government has too much money, there is a propensity for it to engage in vanity projects, and the Telegraph Eureka monuments are a perfect example.  Built by the City's Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA) it represents the kind of excess which should be banned.  

Like the monument at Northline and Inkster there is absolutely no reason for either to exist, except to spend tax money collected by TIFA for "business district improvements."  

Maybe, at the time of its inception TIFA served a purpose, but today the City's commercial districts are completely built, some would say overbuilt, and TIFA is obsolete.  Even though it's authority continues until 2032, it should be scrapped immediately, and deauthorized.  

If the taxes "captured" by TIFA were instead directed to the general government's activities, the City could substantially lower residential property taxes without any reduction in City services.  

How can I help the Dobbins for Council Campaign?

At this time we're committed to running a low-budget, self-financed campaign.  We will pay for our campaign activities personally so we are not beholden to any contributors.  You can be assured we have your interests, and only your interests, in mind if elected.  

The best help you can provide, for which we'd be grateful, is to share this website and tell your friends and neighbors to vote for Dobbins for City Council.  This organic campaign is difficult, compared with campaigns that spend thousands of dollars.  

But we believe strongly that people in Taylor matter more than outside campaign contributors.  

How can I contact Daniel Dobbins, to ask any questions?

His contact information is here:  Daniel Dobbins, Candidate for Taylor City Council, 23755 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI  48180. Work phone: 734 287-6161. daniel@dobbinscouncil25.com,