It’s in the city’s best interest to direct development
Why in the world would three city councilmembers be opposed to having our zoning laws reviewed to make sure they are compatible to our proposed Master Plan? That was the…
Time is ticking away for city to come up with financial plan
We don’t mean to harp on this subject, but it’s still unclear to us what city officials plan to do to avoid payless paydays come June 30. Recently, City Manager…
Hamtramck needs the state to review its finances now, not later
Hamtramck’s city council had a chance to take a proactive strike, but decided, instead, to put off the inevitable. We’re talking about a proposal by City Manager Bill Cooper to…
City’s business district needs to be reserved for business
Does it make sense to have a religious institution locate in the heart of the city’s business district? Yes, we know there is a delicate balance between zoning laws geared…
Voters should have a say on a tax for public safety
With all the talk of reinventing our police and fire departments and possibly taking over public safety services in Highland Park, maybe it’s time to revisit another option. A couple…
Like it or not, a dramatic change is on the way for our city
The year 2011 might go down in Hamtramck’s history as the last year of a budget surplus. That year ended with $2.7 million in the black, thanks to a settlement…
Like it or not, Hamtramck may have to expand services
Hamtramck and Highland Park. Like it or not, the fate of these two neighboring cities have apparently become intertwined. At least that’s the impression you get from what some folks…
City officials’ stance on police health care doesn’t add up
Is it fair to ask Hamtramck police officers to bear the brunt of their health insurance? Hamtramck is in a tight space. According to a new state law, pushed through…
National health care crisis comes home to roost in Hamtramck
Hamtramck’s City Council acted more like the Grinch than Santa at its last meeting for 2011. That’s when councilmembers (except for Cathie Gordon) voted to really sock it to the…
With the old year gone, let’s hope for a better 2012
Well, here it is, the end of the year. Goodbye 2011, and in some ways, good riddance. This was, without a doubt, a tough year to endure. The economy sucked,…
