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Republicans are out to destroy the middle-class

Republicans are out to destroy the middle-class

The future of labor unions is increasingly coming under attack in this country, and it has huge repercussions for Hamtramck’s public labor force. All eyes lately are on what’s happening…

Good police work underscores need to keep our own department

Good police work underscores need to keep our own department

We know. In recent weeks, police officers, firefighters and public employee union members have come under a lot of criticism and outright attack on their collective bargaining rights, salaries, benefits…

Finally, common sense breaks out in a council meeting

Finally, common sense breaks out in a council meeting

The city can now take a collective deep sigh of relief. At a special meeting Wednesday evening, the City Council did the right thing and voted to apply for an…

Taking a state loan is the sensible approach to saving the city

Taking a state loan is the sensible approach to saving the city

Judging by what we heard at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, it looks like the council may take another vote on whether to apply for an emergency state loan. Let’s hope…

Cure for economy is turning into a race to the bottom

Cure for economy is turning into a race to the bottom

This week, Gov. Rick Snyder released what he calls the “Citizens Guide to Michigan’s Financial Health.” We’re going to bet a lot of folks will pass on reading this one.…

Without any other option to consider, outsourcing is worth a look

Without any other option to consider, outsourcing is worth a look

At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the council directed the city manager to look into the feasibility of outsourcing all city services. On the surface, that sounds like a radical move.…

Time is running out for unions to save their jobs

Time is running out for unions to save their jobs

The City of Port Huron is proposing to eliminate its Police Department and replace it with county sheriffs. The City of Camden, New Jersey is laying off over 300 police…

Vote against loan puts Hamtramck’s future in jeopardy

Vote against loan puts Hamtramck’s future in jeopardy

Irresponsible. Yes, that’s the word to describe the actions of City Councilmembers Tom Jankowski, Kazi Miah, Mohammed Hassan and Cathie Gordon. These four councilmembers voted against having the city apply…

Hamtramck is running out of time for Gov. Snyder to decide

Hamtramck is running out of time for Gov. Snyder to decide

Now that we’re into a new year, city officials should take a step back and make plans for the coming 12 months. On top of that list of things to…

Hamtramck’s financial story is the story of America on the downslide

Hamtramck’s financial story is the story of America on the downslide

By now, most of our readers are probably aware that Hamtramck’s financial crisis has made national headlines. The city’s request to go into bankruptcy made it to the pages of…