Election outcome could be historical
By Charles Sercombe And then there were 13. That’s 13 candidates we’re talking about who will be on the August Primary ballot for three seats on City Council. Two candidates…
City’s financial surplus this year is nothing to celebrate
By Charles Sercombe In what could be called a twist of fate, Hamtramck is going to end its fiscal year with a $2 million budget surplus. But that surplus will…
The final bell is about to ring for Dickinson West
By Alan R. Madeleine The days of Dickinson West using St. Ladislaus’ old elementary school building are nearly through. Per a memo released by Public School Superintendent Tom Niczay this…
For now, city’s tax takes a hike
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck is following in the footsteps of a number of suburban communities by passing a small property tax increase. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, councilmembers engaged in…
City Council election has 15 contenders
By Charles Sercombe There are some new and some familiar faces lining up for the August Primary Election. So far, 15 candidates have entered the race for three City Council…
There’s no shortage of ways to improve the city
By Alan R. Madeleine Hamtramck’s new Master Plan is an impressive document. Beneath its gorgeous design, though, what is it really offering to Hamtramckans, in terms of concrete ideas to…
Council poised to raise taxes
By Charles Sercombe It’s the proverbial 800-pound gorilla sitting in the room that City Councilmembers finally can’t avoid any longer. And that metaphorical gorilla is something the council has adamantly…
Making the case on why welcoming immigrants is a good thing
By Alan R. Madeleine Hamtramck has long been a shining example of America’s melting pot. If the folks at Model D, an online Detroit-based media company, have their way, the…
Detroit official has eyes on Hamtramck
By Charles Sercombe There’s been a lot of talk lately of merging Michigan communities and/or their services as a way to save money. At least Gov. Rick Snyder is urging…
Councilmember is ready to act as EFM if needed
By Charles Sercombe If Hamtramck – and this is a big “if” – goes broke and is in need of an emergency financial manager, the governor won’t have to look…
