Councilmembers need to take a deep breath before they exhale
Things are getting a little overheated in City Hall these days. By the accounts of some city officials, you’d think the city was on the brink of a financial collapse.…
Our endorsements for City Council and School Board
In almost three weeks from today, Hamtramck voters will be heading to their precincts to vote who should serve on the City Council and School Board. Unfortunately for voters, this…
City gets a needed shot in the economic arm
Despite these gloomy economic times, Hamtramck is enjoying a huge influx of federal cash. Fifteen million dollars worth. You can thank the Obama administration for this, because it’s part of…
If you want to hold office in Hamtramck, take the job seriously
If you run for public office, it’s expected that if you win and you agree to commit to the duties of that office. Recently, there has been growing criticism of…
It’s the lawyers who make off with the cash in flooding lawsuit
When you get stuck with paying an extra $140 to $180 in property taxes this December, you can thank your neighbor. There are several hundred of them, actually, that you…
City officials should not have rushed into engineering deal
One of the red flags in city government that we have seen over and over again is when someone makes a big dollar proposal that must be decided on right…
County’s threat to mothball Hamtramck jail is criminal
We’re going to take a wild guess here, and call Wayne County’s bluff. The county is talking about building a new jail downtown and closing two other jails, including the…
Despite downtick in attendance and earnings, festival was successful
Well done, Hamtramck. Although it wasn’t the best weather we’ve had, this past weekend’s Labor Day Festival was another success. And yes, attendance was down, and sales of food and…
Politicians and the courts need to heed the will of voters
It figures. After City Council spent a few months coming up with an ordinance regulating where medical marijuana can be grown, the Michigan Court of Appeals has now ruled that…
City needs to step up effort to control blight
Cracking down on garbage. It’s a theme in this week’s issue. In recent months we have heard from plenty of folks who are fed up with seeing garbage in their…
