Council’s role in financial decisions goes too far
We know city officials are attempting to prevent a financial meltdown. But sometimes they overreach. Take, for example, what happened at a special meeting on Tuesday. Councilmember Cathie Gordon proposed…
There are no easy financial choices ahead for the city
Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. The city is going broke. But this time it’s for real — really. Yes, this warning has been repeated for many months…
School boardmember was fierce in her loyalty of Hamtramck
It is a sad note to hear that longtime Hamtramck School Boardmember Joan Borushko has been forced to step down due to ill health. Ms. Borushko is Hamtramck through and…
Let there be light in our city government
When are public records open for the public to view? There are a lot of exemptions when it comes to restricting public records, according to the Freedom of Information Act.…
From the Publisher: Celebrating the true joy of life
By John Ulaj This Sunday, we celebrate one of the holiest days in Christianity, The Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Happy Easter everyone! I wish to bring…
Council’s apparent flip-flop on city manager is baffling
We’re going to be upfront. We do not wish to harp on what we think is a wrongheaded decision in hiring a person whose expertise is economic development to take…
In the wake of violence, Hamtramck rises up in solidarity
A pretty amazing thing happened last Friday evening. An incredible turnout of people participated in a quickly put-together rally/march in support of the six women who were violently attacked within…
In a time of financial crisis, experience counts
It’s rare that we publish an editorial ahead of our regular Friday paper, but there is a crisis in city government that needs to be addressed. Last week’s abrupt firing…
An attack on one is an attack on all of Hamtramck
Six women were victimized this past week in Hamtramck. That, of course, is six too many. We don’t know what this means, whether Hamtramck’s streets are getting meaner, or if…
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…
