In our opinion … Enjoy a safe and fireworks free holiday
Happy Fourth of July! We hope this holiday weekend finds you in good health and good spirits. Hamtramck has been through a lot in recent weeks and months, with a…
In our opinion: This July 4th holiday be a good neighbor
For many in town, next week will not be much of a holiday. The July 4th celebration will bring on a full assault of fireworks, which — for many —…
Open meetings? Not in Hamtramck
There appears to be a new rule for anyone who attends a city council meeting. And that is, if Mayor Amer Ghalib finds you “intimidating,” you have to leave. In…
Councilmembers continue to overstep their authority
If you take the time to read the lawsuit filed by City Manager Max Garbarino, you may notice a common thread within it. And that is: we have a city…
Should the city council also be suspended?
What a mess in city hall. On that, it’s a good guess that most folks in town can agree. And, opinion-wise, we’re not even going to address the joint lawsuit…
Mayor and city council need to stay in their lanes
For many of us here in town, there is a lot to absorb from the last few weeks. One thing, however, is clear, if not obvious: city hall is in…
Taxpayer money should be spent on the city, not trips
Should taxpayers have to foot the travel bills for elected officials? That’s a question some residents might be pondering, since it’s come to light that the mayor and past and…
Guest Editorial … Mayor: ‘A new chapter in my political journey’
The following message to the community was recently posted by Mayor Amer Ghalib on his Facebook page. By Mayor Amer Ghalib As I reflect on my schedule for the next…
Now, more than ever, city needs a fresh start
Hamtramck has had a long history of dysfunction city councils. And now it appears the current council is continuing that tradition of being a clown show. At this point, there…
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…
