Conant business district has matured to the point where a DDA is needed
Last week City Councilmember Robert Zwolak suggested that Conant businesses should consider creating a Downtown Development Authority for their business district. We think that’s an excellent idea. Thanks largely to…
Safety first when it comes to protecting our entertainment circuit
We hate to see any business in Hamtramck close down. The city’s main business district, Jos. Campau, has far too many vacancies and losing just one more business would be…
Cluck all you want to, but chicken coops are a good thing
It may not be the most popular trend for some of us, but the council did the right thing in allowing residents to set up chicken coops. Last week the…
For 100 years our fire and police departments have served us well
Hamtramck has a lot to be proud of, but this year we have a special celebration. Both the Fire Department and Police Department are sharing the same milestone: Being in…
Cost of snow plowing raises concern over accountability of tax dollars
We’ve said this before, but looking at the amount of money the city paid for snow plowing and street salting, Hamtramck needs to review this service. Last week we published…
To change city’s political culture, look no further than Councilmember Hassan
What is it about City Councilmember Mohammed Hassan? He has continually thumbed his nose at paying his bills. In the latest instance, Hassan has been fined for failing to…
A victory for the school millage is a victory for our kids
Smart decision, Hamtramck voters. On Tuesday, the public school district’s millage proposal managed to just get by and win. Although it’s unfortunate that the margin of victory was only 22…
Vote ‘YES’ this Tuesday for or community and kids
Next Tuesday, May 6, is the day voters go to the polls and make a major decision. Hamtramck’s Public School District is seeking a 4-mill tax to fund…
School millage is an investment in our kids and in our community
With the school millage election just a little over two weeks away, a peculiar question has come up. We hear from some voters – not many but enough…
Cost of snow removal is a legitimate concern for all
Did Hamtramck pay too much for snow removal this winter? Mayor Karen Majewski has raised this question after Emergency Manager Cathy Square recently released her three-month financial report. In the…
