City manager suspended and gears up to sue city
By Charles Sercombe In an emotionally charged city council meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Max Garbarino didn’t stand a chance. After an angry exchange between Garbarino and Mayor Amer Ghalib,…
Mayor and city council need to stay in their lanes
For many of us here in town, there is a lot to absorb from the last few weeks. One thing, however, is clear, if not obvious: city hall is in…
Breaking news … City manager issues a stern warning to city council
By Charles Sercombe Once again, City Manager Max Garbarino’s job is on the line. At tonight’s regular city council meeting, a discussion will continue about the paid suspension of…
Toast of the Town … A weekend of good health and celebrating a legend
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck had another busy weekend, but this time it had nothing to do with nightclubs or entertainment. Saturday morning kicked off the spring/summer season with a…
Update: City manager’s job safe – for now
By Charles Sercombe City Manager Max Garbarino was not fired Friday in a city council meeting, but it also became clear that Mayor Amer Ghalib is not pleased with him.…
Breaking news … City manager says his job is on the line; special council meeting today
By Charles Sercombe Chaos in city hall continues. The city council will meet today at 4 p.m. (Friday, May 23) to consider firing City Manager Max Garbarino. It is…
Update … Police chief is under investigation and suspended
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri has been suspended with pay by City Manager Max Garbarino. Also suspended with pay is a department investigator Dave Adamczyk. No…
Councilmembers escape being kicked out of council and ballot
By Charles Sercombe For now, Councilmembers Abu Musa and Muhith Mahmood will keep their seats on the council, and will remain as candidates in the August Primary Election. But…
HPS district receives poor grading
By Charles Sercombe The report card is in for the Hamtramck Public School District’s elementary schools and the middle school, and it’s not something any parent would want their…
City Hall Insider … 4/22/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on April 22, and all councilmembers were in attendance. The council submitted a proclamation honoring the late Pope Francis, who died on April…
