Those against school millage are in special need of an education
It’s understandable that many of us are cynical when it comes to elections. We expect people to lie and exaggerate. But when it hits home in Hamtramck, elections are more…
City needs to take ownership of Paczki Day and be a better host
We hate to repeat ourselves on this issue, but it’s still worth mentioning. Paczki Day has once again come and gone, and the town was filled with visitors and there…
School millage renewal is a painless way to support district
The good news about next Tuesday’s school millage renewal election is that if it’s passed, most residents and homeowners don’t have to pay it. Yes, you read that right, this…
Democracy’s thin line in Hamtramck is being chipped away
City Councilmember Anam Miah has a right to be upset. In last week’s issue we reported on his outcry over the city manager reformatting the city council agenda. The council…
Crime statistics underscore need to properly fund our police
Last week we reported on a study performed by a consumer research company that listed Hamtramck as having the seventh worst crime rate in the state. We can blame that…
In Hamtramck, it’s not easy being green or a tree
Why does it seem like trees and this city just don’t get along? Time and time again we are faced with residents upset with city officials cutting down trees.…
Councilmember is right on track about the loss of democracy
At first glance, City Councilmember Anam Miah’s recent proposed resolution to undo everything the former emergency manager looks like a huge overreach. In his resolution, he wants to “repair the…
Government ‘gag’ laws come in many forms
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press …” We received…
Manpower situation in Police Dept. needs to be resolved
One of the directives that former Emergency Manager Cathy Square left us is to have an independent analysis of the Police Department. The Department’s overtime budget is just about exhausted…
New Year promises to deliver a stronger and unified Hamtramck
Happy New Year! Hamtramck certainly has quite a year to look forward to. The city just emerged from a financial crisis that required a state-appointed emergency manager to control the…
