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
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
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
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
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…
It’s the holiday season, and it’s a time to reflect and spread cheer
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone. This past year has been a roller-coaster ride for many. Homeowners have been hit with foreclosures and the city is almost bankrupt. The regional…
New governor is still silent on Hamtramck’s future
Lately, we’ve been overwhelmed by the ongoing developments of the city’s financial woes. Without a doubt, Hamtramck is facing tough times, and it’s beginning to wear on residents and city…
A state loan will buy the city a year to get it right
After all the huff and puff last week about the possible layoff of police officers and firefighters, and hours of special meetings, there won’t be a single cop or fireman…
Fate of Hamtramck rests in the hands of the city
At the risk of being guilty of beating a dead horse, we want to make one more plea for city officials and city employees to save our city. Hamtramck will…
Despite savings, Hamtramck still needs contract concessions
Get a loan or go bankrupt. Those are the two choices facing Hamtramck. Gov. Jennifer Granholm doesn’t want Hamtramck to file for bankruptcy because it would likely open the floodgate…
