“Having a competitive edge for the 21st Century
Is Hamtramck prepared for the 21st Century? The talk around town is of city promotion, festivals, and economic development planning, all of which are much needed for our city. If…
When it comes to city Promotions, it’s a good thing
City promotion. It’s a concept that most would agree is needed to attract visitors here so they will hopefully spend some money with our merchants. Hamtramck has been pretty good…
Auto theft unit is saved but what about the future?
Some fancy footwork, so to speak, was needed to keep Hamtramck’s auto theft unit intact. And it worked out all right this week, but the scramble to save the unit…
What was the point in delaying purchase of vests?
The issue of seeking concessions from the unions representing police officers is a legitimate one. Hamtramck’s two police officers’ unions have refused to concede so much as a nickel to…
High praise all around for a fantastic festival
What can we say about this year’s Hamtramck Labor Day Festival? Fantastic. Considering the city was almost forced to cancel this year’s festival and the fact that volunteers stepped up…
Hamtramck’s ‘homegrown’ feeling will be contagious this weekend
Hamtramck, this is your weekend to shine. The annual Hamtramck Labor Day Festival almost didn’t happen this weekend. The city is so broke it had to lay off its special…
Council’s refusal to do the right thing threatens our safety
Hamtramck’s money woes may start cutting deep into the bone. The Police Department’s two auto theft investigators may have to be eliminated because the city can’t afford to kick in…
Keep your hands off the city’s new charter
Don’t touch our City Charter. That’s a message our City Council needs to keep in mind when considering major changes in Hamtramck’s new charter, which was adopted by voters just…
Taxpayer money down the toilet at Rec Dept.
At first we questioned whether taxpayers’ money was going down the drain in the Recreation Department. Now it’s fair to say our tax money is also going down the toilet,…
City shouldn’t make state marijuana law more restrictive
Next week, a very important issue will be addressed at the city’s Planning Commission meeting on Aug.11. The question of how the city should handle the medical marijuana industry’s infusion…
