Searching for ideal city manager candidates has its limitations
One of the things we heard more than once in the two public forums held regarding the search for a new city manager was: It is preferred the next city…
Hamtramck gets national recognition for being a ‘foodie’ town
By Alan Madeleine The Review Special Writer Hamtramck, you keep on surprising us. Once hailed as a rising star of a town by music reporting giant Rolling Stone, Hamtramck’s…
Councilmember fights back on allegations of anti-immigrant comments
By Charles Sercombe In a move that is rare on city council, a city councilmember almost faced being censured for comments he made. At Tuesday’s council meeting, Councilmember…
Councilmember’s past debt casts doubt on his election
(Editor’s note: This is an edited version of what appeared in the print version of The Review.) By Charles Sercombe A Hamtramck resident is seeking the removal of Councilmember…
Vacation payout is questioned
By Charles Sercombe The assistant to former City Manager Katrina Powell got a little extra something after she left her job in April. In May, contrary to the terms…
The search is on for the city’s next city manager
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s search for a new city manager kicked off this week. The search company hired to conduct the head-hunting operation, GovHR, held two public forums…
Our two cents in what to look for in a new city manager
This week a search company held two public forums to find out what qualities we would like in our next city manager. Considering that for the past 10 years the…
Breaking news … Two charged in hit-and-run injury of a 5 year old
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s ongoing problem with reckless drivers played out as many predicted it would. Someone got hurt. Last Saturday, the Hamtramck Police Department issued a press release about…
City continues fight against blight by updating its laws
By Charles Sercombe For years people have complained about neighbors who don’t cut their grass. While the city had the authority to ticket property owners, it had no…
Alley repair program underscores past neglect
This week the city’s ambitious alley repaving program kicks off. We can thank former City Manager Katrina Powell for putting this together. For unknown reasons – dysfunction? – city officials…
