Sending out an SOS to state officials to act
As it turns out, the mess over the election results from last Tuesday is even worse than we feared. We’re not talking here about who won or lost, but instead…
A new start politically – but, for many, doubts
Hamtramck’s election is now over, and we have new members on city council and a new mayor. Or do we? This election is now under a cloud of suspicion about…
City celebrates a ‘victory’ in chasing away tax dollars
It’s odd that the city considers it a victory to prevent a legal business from operating here. In this case, this “victory” involves a would-be cannabis dispensary that wanted to…
Best to prepare for possible ICE patrols
Will ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents really start rounding up illegal immigrants in town? That may be a question folks will have in their minds since it became known…
Hamtramck’s election integrity is at stake
We don’t mean to repeat ourselves, but with the Nov. 4 election coming up, we need to protect the integrity of Hamtramck’s elections. We’ve heard from a number of folks…
With a state budget set, city budget needs attention now
State legislators and the governor have signed off on a new budget, and its impact on community and school funding is still being dissected. At this point, it appears the…
State owes it to the city to insure fair elections
We know the wheels of justice can grind ever-so slowly. But Hamtramck has serious issues surrounding our election integrity, and an important upcoming election on Nov. 4 – just a…
In our opinion … Hamtramck’s election integrity is at risk
Like many in the community, we are alarmed over what looks like brazen ballot stuffing prior to the August Primary Election. Recently, more surveillance recordings involving various people who were…
Guest Editorial … Festival organizers give thanks to all the volunteers
By Konrad Maziarz The City of Hamtramck recently made a proclamation thanking the volunteers for the Labor Day Festival, and the parade. The proclamation includes Shannon and I, but there…
In our opinion … Firing City Manager Garbarino was a rush to judgment
In the weeks to come, one can only hope cooler heads will prevail over the firing of City Manager Max Garbarino. Garbarino’s cause for firing? It appears to be playing…
