In Our Opinion … Time for a reset on city council
The recent re-do of a councilmember’s censure provides some insight into the state of affairs of this council. Namely, that it’s fast becoming directionless, as well as prone to making…
In Our Opinion … City officials turn down a revenue source
We understand that there are sensitivities when it comes to marijuana dispensaries setting up shop in any town. Hamtramck is no exception. City officials here have successfully blocked a would-be…
Guest Editorial … Immigrant stories of Hamtramck
By Aida Mandic When a huge group of people come together and share common collective experiences, it creates an unbreakable bond. Hamtramck is special because it is a place where…
In Our Opinion … The public’s business should always be in the open
Some things are worth repeating – especially when it comes to elected officials conducting the business of the city. And that means playing by the rules, and living up to…
Let the mayoral election dispute play out
Is Mayor Adam Alharbi still the mayor? There have been posts on social media suggesting he no longer holds that title because the 37 uncounted ballots from last November election…
In Our Opinion … In Hamtramck, hate has no home
These are certainly uncertain times in this country. Here in Hamtramck, we are experiencing a deepening political divide between some members of the city council and the mayor. Despite these…
Guest Editorial … We can’t trust Mike Duggan to stand with working families
By Branden Snyder Mike Duggan gets an awful lot of credit for his performance as Detroit mayor — but there are ugly, complicated truths hiding underneath the glowing headlines; for…
In Our opinion … City needs to be on guard over privacy rights
How do you balance public safety with protecting your personal information? That is the crux of the ongoing argument regarding the use of license plate readers known as the Flock…
An age-old remedy for public safety: neighbors
Public safety, especially that for our students, has been on the minds of residents this past week. The kidnapping and assault of a 16-year-old female student waiting at a bus…
Recall elections often do more harm than good
We are hesitant to keep focusing on what’s going on among Hamtramck’s elected officials, but the growing political division has also caught the attention of the public. People here, it…
