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…
He Is Risen for All Humankind …
By John Ulaj Publisher, Hamtramck Review Easter will once again be here this Sunday, as we all continue to grapple with the challenges life throws at us, from the least…
Public outrage grows over election violations
The resurfaced allegations of the illegal handling of ballots by elected officials was obviously the talk of town this past week. And it has people rightly ticked off. There have…
The silence from the HPS District is deafening
Is there anyone home over at the Hamtramck Public Schools? Last week, it was announced by the Michigan Department of Education that $7.2 million in promised federal funding was being…
Opinion … It takes a thick skin to play in the Big Leagues
Welcome to the Big Leagues, Mayor Amer Ghalib. The mayor will soon face closer scrutiny in the confirmation process in the U.S. Senate in order to become an ambassador to…
Opinion … A question for candidates: Are you actually a resident?
This election season is already off and running. So far, at least a half dozen or so people – all men – have announced their intention to run for mayor.…
Opinion: Hamtramck to the state AG: do your job
City Clerk Rana Faraj expressed the frustration of many here in town. Namely: why hasn’t the state Attorney General’s Office moved forward on an investigation of alleged illegal handling of…
