Breaking news … No decision made on disqualifying councilmembers to be on primary ballot
By Charles Sercombe In a sometimes rowdy and explosive special city council meeting on Friday at noon to decide whether to disqualify Councilmembers Abu Musa and Muhith Mahmood from…
Hamtramck’s election season has now begun
By Charles Sercombe It’s official: Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib is not seeking another term. Instead, he’s rolling the dice in hopes that the U.S Senate will confirm him as…
Mayor lashes out on media
By Charles Sercombe When it comes to criticizing the media, Mayor Amer Ghalib is sounding just like his would-be boss, President Trump. Trump nominated Ghalib to be the newest U.S.…
City Hall Insider … 3/25/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on March 25, and all councilmembers were in attendance. During the first public comment phase, Ahmed Sharaf complained about the litter and trash…
Disqualified candidates should face perjury charges
Kudos to the city for conducting aggressive background checks on candidates filing to run in the primary election. The city hired a private investigator to determine if would-be candidates owe…
Breaking news … Councilmembers Musa and Mahmood face being kicked off primary ballot
By Charles Sercombe The political future of Councilmembers Abu Musa and Muhith Mahmood is now in doubt. A special city council meeting will be held today, Friday, April 25, at…
He Is Risen for All Humankind …
By John Ulaj Publisher, Hamtramck Review Easter will once again be here this Sunday, as we all continue to grapple with the challenges life throws at us, from the least…
Candidate deadline nears to file for mayor, council
By Charles Sercombe The city is not kidding about cracking down on the qualifications to become a candidate in Hamtramck. Two mayoral candidates and one city council candidate were disqualified…
City Hall insider … 3/11/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on March 11, and all councilmembers were in attendance. During public comment, Ibrahim Aljahim congratulated Mayor Amer Ghalib on being nominated by President…
School district interim superintendent confident feds will cave
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Public Schools is not taking ‘No’ for an answer. Interim Superintendent James Larson-Shidler says the district is working with the state to get $3.9 million…
