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…
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.…
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…
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…
