City employees dodged a bullet last week, but we don’t blame them if they remain skeptical. It was announced last week that it was likely that employees…
Next week, the City Council will decide whether to rezone an industrial section of St. Aubin St., across from the former American Axle plant. The city’s Plan Commission, whose members…
In last week’s issue, we published a story about how much some retirees earn each year. For 51 pensioners, they get at least $45,000 a year, which is twice as…
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is onto something when he talks about revamping property taxes. In his State of the County Address, Ficano railed against the Headlee Amendment and Proposal…
By Kyle Tertzag Acting City Manager Hello Hamtramck! I wanted to write today to set the record straight on a few issues that are floating around our town lately. The…
Hamtramck firefighters may not like hearing this, but sooner or later their department is in for big changes. At least that’s the word from State Treasurer Andy Dillon, who told…
Hamtramck homeowners are being cheated. Recently, a slim majority on city council rejected a proposal to conduct a re-assessment of properties. According to city Assessor Tony Fuoco, the last time…
By the time this newspaper hits the streets, city officials may have decided to privatize Hamtramck’s ambulance service. The Fire Department, as part of the firefighters’ employment contract with the…
Just what do state officials expect? The city received word from the state that it won’t accept the city’s budget deficit elimination plan. The state is also refusing the city’s…
Kudos to City Councilmember Cathie Gordon for reminding the Zoning Board of Appeals to follow state guidelines when making decisions. Gordon was behind a council resolution that made that reminder…