It’s not over until it’s over
Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s mayoral election took yet another twist and turn. Although the recount of the election is now over and Adam Alharbi remains the mayor-elect, his opponent, Muhith Mahmood,…
Alharbi gains a handful of votes in mayoral ballot recount
By Charles Sercombe Mayoral candidate Muhith Mahmood’s call for a recount of ballots turned out to cost him votes. Instead of losing by six-votes, he has now lost by 11…
City Hall Insider … 10/28/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Oct. 28, and all councilmembers, except for Khalil Refai, were in attendance. Congressman Shri Thanedar, whose 13th District includes Hamtramck, spoke. But…
Oversight for police department is overdue
As the cliché goes: Better late than never. What we’re talking about is the establishment of an oversight commission for the city’s police department. It’s an idea that’s been kicked…
Breaking news … Mayoral recount is set for next Tuesday
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s mayoral election not quite over yet. Mayoral candidate Muhith Mahmood has filed for a recount of the election. The Wayne County Board of Canvassers will conduct…
For Thanksgiving, reflect on our community spirit
We wouldn’t blame anyone in Hamtramck who may not be feeling the Thanksgiving Day spirit. The city’s election turmoil and widening culture war has weighed down a number of folks.…
City Hall Insider … 10/14/25
By Charles Sercombe The city council met on Oct. 14, and all councilmembers were in attendance. During public comment, The Islamic Center on Jos. Campau asked the council to have…
Hamtramck elections still cry out for state intervention
We hate to sound like a broken record, but if the city’s latest election doesn’t get the attention of state authorities, what does it take? This election is beyond messed…
Mayoral election is still a close one but is it over?
Updated … By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck mayor-elect Adam Alharbi is still the winner of the mayoral election. That is the determination of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers after the…
City council calls for special meeting
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck’s city council is holding a special meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. But what will be discussed will be done in a closed session.…
