Last week was not a good image for city
There is a lot to untangle from last week’s news here in Hamtramck. First, we start with a bizarre discussion from the city council and mayor regarding this year’s Hamtramck…
Public service demands that you do your job
Councilmember Mohammed Hassan brought up an interesting point at the last city council meeting. Namely, that two councilmembers, Khalil Refai and Muhtasin Sadman, have each now missed three consecutive council…
The needs of Hamtramck should come first
We understand that there moral issues that people get passionate about and take a stand on them. Occasionally elected leaders pass resolutions denouncing or supporting events happening in the nation…
A possible solution to the parking meters
If there is one thing Hamtramckans can agree on, it is that the Jos. Campau parking meters are terrible. Many folks find the meter system confusing, at least, and oftentimes…
School district risks alienating voters
The status of Hamtramck Public Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed is puzzling, to say the least. Or, to be more specific, the explanation of her status by the district is what…
guest Editorial … Retired Housing Director has plenty to be thankful for
By Kevin Kondrat Retired HHS Director As I now retire as the Executive Director of The Hamtramck Housing Commission, I would like to thank The Review for the opportunity to…
Housing director served our community well
Recently, the longtime director of Hamtramck’s Housing Commission, Kevin Kondrat, retired. Mr. Kondrat took over the job after a tumultuous era before him, and managed to turnaround a difficult situation.…
Housing lawsuit ending has one key missing piece
There’s a saying in legal circles that goes: “Justice delayed is justice denied.” That saying is certainly true in the case of the Hamtramck housing discrimination lawsuit filed 56 years…
City council acts in mysterious ways
A couple of items caught our attention at the last city council meeting. For one thing, we’re baffled over why the council feels it’s important to eliminate a special charge…
Look at the bigger picture about bike lanes
The concept of bike lanes in Hamtramck continues to spur debate. Recently, one Review reader offered a comment that got us scratching our heads. The reader said that, when immigrants…
