Former mayor flying Old Glory as a symbol of national distress
By Alan Madlane Former mayor Karen Majewski has caused a bit of a local stir by flying an American flag upside-down on the second-floor balcony of her home. The action…
Mayor orders city manager out of council meeting:’I don’t feel safe’
By Charles Sercombe In a possible violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act, Mayor Amer Ghalib demanded that City Manager Max Garbarino, who is on paid suspension, be kicked out…
City manager lawsuit is explosive
By Charles Sercombe A week ago, City Manager Max Garbarino warned the mayor and city council that he was going to drop a bombshell lawsuit on them if they…
Read the city manager’s lawsuit
garbarino lawsuit By Charles Sercombe There have been plenty of news stories this week about City Manager Max Garbarino’s lawsuit. On Tuesday, The Review obtained a copy of the 74-page…
City manager suspended and gears up to sue city
By Charles Sercombe In an emotionally charged city council meeting on Tuesday, City Manager Max Garbarino didn’t stand a chance. After an angry exchange between Garbarino and Mayor Amer Ghalib,…
Breaking news … City manager issues a stern warning to city council
By Charles Sercombe Once again, City Manager Max Garbarino’s job is on the line. At tonight’s regular city council meeting, a discussion will continue about the paid suspension of…
Update: City manager’s job safe – for now
By Charles Sercombe City Manager Max Garbarino was not fired Friday in a city council meeting, but it also became clear that Mayor Amer Ghalib is not pleased with him.…
Breaking news … City manager says his job is on the line; special council meeting today
By Charles Sercombe Chaos in city hall continues. The city council will meet today at 4 p.m. (Friday, May 23) to consider firing City Manager Max Garbarino. It is…
Update … Police chief is under investigation and suspended
By Charles Sercombe Hamtramck Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri has been suspended with pay by City Manager Max Garbarino. Also suspended with pay is a department investigator Dave Adamczyk. No…
Councilmembers escape being kicked out of council and ballot
By Charles Sercombe For now, Councilmembers Abu Musa and Muhith Mahmood will keep their seats on the council, and will remain as candidates in the August Primary Election. But…
