Recently there was a brouhaha made over three city councilmembers initially refusing to pass a city budget. They were warned of dire consequences if they refused to OK this budget,…
A recent issue of our newpaper, you may have noticed, was dedicated to our Public School District. The district is one of the city’s most valuable jewels. It’s an institution…
We reported last week that while the longstanding Hamtramck housing lawsuit is about to wrap up, there are still some folks who have grievances. The fact that this lawsuit isn’t…
On the one hand, getting your water service shut off by the city is a bad thing. On the other hand, the city can’t afford to give away that service…
It’s been a law on the books, but something the city hasn’t bothered to comply with for years – for whatever reason. The City Clerk’s Office is now doing a…
Road repairs. We’ve been talking about them for months now. This past winter was more brutal than usual on our roads, and residents have been steadily complaining about when the…
Where are the candidates? This year’s election for city council attracted very few candidates, which is surprising when you consider three seats will be on the ballot. In past elections…
There is one thing that folks from all sides of the political spectrum can agree on: Our roads need to be fixed. Now. But how we should go about funding…
Owning a home comes with a number of responsibilities. Besides making your mortgage payment each month, there is one more must-pay bill: Your water bill. For too many property owners…
The next five years will be revealing regarding the financial health of Hamtramck. Recently, City Manager Katrina Powell submitted a projected five-year budget to the state’s Transition Advisory Board, which…