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…
In our opinion … Taxpayers’ money is going down the drain
Let’s all take a deep breath for a moment, and absorb the earth-shaking decisions our mayor and city council took this week regarding the city manager, police chief and a…
In our opinion … The oldest trick in the book: blame the messenger
Things are pretty surreal in Hamtramck these days. And if you feel like Hamtramck is spinning out of control, you are not alone. The ongoing election fraud investigation involving some…
In Our Opinion … City candidates have their homework to do
Hamtramck voters have spoken, and the final round of candidates for mayor and city council will now prepare to square off in the November General Election. That election is just…
In our opinion … Looking forward to new faces on council
It took a sub-committee of city councilmembers months to decide not to renew the city’s contract with a company that operated Hamtramck’s parking meter system. Months, just think about that.…
Guest Editorial … Federal budget cuts will mean reducing out services
By Khurshida Hossain Executive Director at Detroit Friendship House Detroit Friendship House has served our neighborhood since 1929, updating our programs to meet evolving community needs while navigating challenges like…
In Our Opinion … This year’s election will usher in new era
This coming Tuesday, Aug. 5, is the city’s primary election for mayor and city council. Tuesday’s election will likely be the first step into a new political landscape for Hamtramck,…
Guest Editorial … A dire message from Detroit Friendship House
By Khurshida Hossain Executive Director at Detroit Friendship House For our team at Detroit Friendship House, caring for the community is the highest priority driving our work. Unfortunately, poor federal…
Timing to hire assistant city manager is suspicious at best
Pardon us if it seems like deju vu all over again (apologies to Yogi Berra) with regard to the city council’s move to hire an assistant city manager. It begs…
Crossing the line of their authority
At a recent city council meeting, Mayor Amer Ghalib made an interesting comment that caught our attention. Speaking on the internal investigations into the police chief and background checks on…
