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…
City parking meters are gone, but what next?
Hamtramck is back to square one when it comes to choosing a parking meter system for the city’s main business district. Recently, the city council decided not to renew its…
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…
