In Hamtramck, it’s not easy being green or a tree
Why does it seem like trees and this city just don’t get along? Time and time again we are faced with residents upset with city officials cutting down trees.…
Councilmember is right on track about the loss of democracy
At first glance, City Councilmember Anam Miah’s recent proposed resolution to undo everything the former emergency manager looks like a huge overreach. In his resolution, he wants to “repair the…
Government ‘gag’ laws come in many forms
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press …” We received…
Manpower situation in Police Dept. needs to be resolved
One of the directives that former Emergency Manager Cathy Square left us is to have an independent analysis of the Police Department. The Department’s overtime budget is just about exhausted…
New Year promises to deliver a stronger and unified Hamtramck
Happy New Year! Hamtramck certainly has quite a year to look forward to. The city just emerged from a financial crisis that required a state-appointed emergency manager to control the…
A time to reflect and review what went right and wrong
This week and next week’s issues of The Review will take a look back at the year 2014. It’s always fun to read about the many things that have happened…
Second time the charm for city? We hope so
Hamtramck’s new city manager has now been on the job for two weeks. In that time, Katrina Powell has been busy meeting with department heads, employees, contractors and others. We…
City officials prove they are not ready to take back control
What a colossal mess. For over a month the city council has been struggling to come up with a policy on how to grant honorary street signs. There are many…
Hamtramck Goodfellows need your help in this year’s food drive
This week’s issue of The Review is dedicated to the Hamtramck Goodfellows. The group has been around for over 80 years and has been dedicated to helping the needy during…
Hamtramck has plenty to be thankful for this holiday season
Is Hamtramck ready to retake local control? That’s a question many will be asking as the last few weeks go by before Emergency Manager Cathy Square leaves. A city manager…
