Our endorsements: Take two
Last week we announced our endorsements for the city council race that’s coming up in the Aug. 6 Primary Election. Unfortunately, some of the information we based…
Our endorsements for the Aug. 6 Primary Election
By the time we went to print, the correct version of Hamtramck’s absentee ballots have been mailed out. With that in mind, we offer our endorsements…
City officials need to reconsider tree removal plan
We don’t mean to belabor this issue, but now that there is an emergency manager in charge of the city, we hope the city’s tree removal project…
Be sure to let your voice be heard and get out to vote on Aug. 6
If you are reading this on Friday, June 28, there is only one more week for those not registered to vote to register. If you…
Display of flags is proof that Hamtramck is a unique city
Saturday morning was a truly remarkable and historical moment in Hamtramck. Thanks to the city’s Human Relations Commission, 18 new flags were hoisted along Jos. Campau…
City officials should reconsider special fees to help reduce deficit
Kudos to the city council and acting city manager for working out a budget for this year that actually includes a surplus of $18,000. That’s pretty…
Review of city’s finances leaves out important details
It comes as no surprise that a state financial review team has concluded that Hamtramck is in a financial crisis. What is surprising is that there is…
Preserving housing stock is the city’s responsibility
Sometimes in Hamtramck it’s two steps forward and one step back. Such was the case a couple of weeks ago when a toughened up ordinance was presented…
Despite likelihood of state takeover, candidates come out
The election is now off and running, and the good news is that there are a number of worthy candidates. The last few city elections have…
The yin and yang of dealing with the city’s budget crisis
Micromanage, or step away from solving the city’s financial problems? That seemed to be the two conflicting thoughts influencing the city counci During a two-hour council work session…
