City is taking right step in forecasting finances
City officials are doing the right thing in taking a long-range view on finances. In last week’s editorial, we urged city officials to consider what the city’s financial picture will…
City’s financial security depends on long-range planning
We’ll say this upfront. If it were up to us, our police officers and firefighters would all be paid more. And now they are. Both departments recently received salary boosts…
Will Hamtramck pay a political price?
Recently, Mayor Amer Ghalib, who is no stranger to controversy, made a comment at a city council meeting that jumped out to us. At the Aug. 27 council meeting, Mayor…
A few thoughts on our business districts
There has been some talk in town about business signs. Namely, whether to allow more powerful LED lighting, allowing metal security grates to be displayed outside of business doors…
School board candidate no-shows speaks volumes
What does it say about the three school board candidates who failed to participate in a candidate forum, recently hosted by the school district’s teachers? It speaks volumes, and it’s…
Guest Editorial … Every Neighbor program continues to grow and improve
By Max Gilginas Every Neighbor volunteers are incredibly proud of the work we accomplished this year. The program gained 10 new core volunteers and served over 50 households. This is…
Labor Day Festival shines a light on city
Once again, Hamtramck put on another successful Labor Day Festival this past weekend. And once again, the festival made Hamtramck proud. The three-day festival provided a diverse offering of live…
Parking meters should be customer-friendly
Last week, we published a guest editorial urging city officials not to renew their contract with the city’s parking meter contractor. While the writer of the editorial focused on privacy…
Guest Editorial … Why Hamtramck should get rid of its parking meters
By Angela Schöpke-Gonzalez When the City of Hamtramck (City) entered into a contract with Municipal Parking Services (MPS) for the provision of parking services through MPS’ Sentry System, the system…
It’s time to hold HPS boardmembers accountable
We have talked about the prolonged absences of two city councilmembers and the hardship it had created for the four remaining councilmembers to carry on city business. The city has…
