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Space age versus auto age city clash in Sun Belt Detroit duel
Houston mayor Fred Hofheinz argues prudent Texas governance and revenue sharing policies fuel growth, while Detroit mayor Coleman Young blames federal policy and urban decline for unemployment. The two leaders frame a broader contest between thriving Sun Belt cities and aging northern urban centers, as they debate tax, investment, and city management strategies.
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