Candidate no-shows only create further suspicion, division
Talk about a slap to the face of the community. At last Thursday’s Meet the Candidates forum, sponsored by the 3C7 Block Club, it wasn’t so much…
The law is clear when it comes to the election process
You have to play by the rules when it comes to elections. Last Friday, members of the Bangladeshi-American community held a protest across from city hall, claiming…
Mayor deserves a third term despite financial crisis
There really is no other choice in the mayoral election coming up this Nov. 5. Clearly, Mayor Karen Majewski has proven her worth in being re-elected…
Partnership with school district could turn around students’ future
Hamtramck Public Schools has a very unique chance to make this district a magnet for students. The school board was presented with a plan, called Community Initiative, that…
Once again, the city pays the price of bad behavior
Is it really “toxic” in city hall? That’s what O’Keefe & Associates said in its financial analysis on Hamtramck that was prepared for the state…
AG’s investigation is about preserving integrity of elections
It’s important to remember that the three Hamtramck men accused of illegally delivering absentee ballots are innocent until proven guilty. However, it’s hard to imagine what their…
Let’s start planning now for a new charter revision commission
Now that the issue of whether City Councilmember Abdul Algazali was a “defaulter” to the city has been settled, it’s time to consider other questionable city charter provisions.…
Algazali’s handling of tax issue leaves a lot to be desired
Emergency Manager Cathy Square says that after looking into the matter, City Councilmember Abdul Algazali is not a “defaulter” to the city. We disagree with Square’s findings.…
City should consider making festival an official event
Congratulations to those who put together this year’s Hamtramck Labor Day festival. It was another successful weekend, and the festival made Hamtramck shine. We know how to…
Hamtramck’s turnaround is about getting the basics down
Mindboggling. Three weeks ago Emergency Manager Cathy Square ordered a crackdown on delinquent water bills. Work crews went out and began shutting off water service to houses…
