October 31st, 20250Al-Taheri receives $52,000 severance after city investigation linked him to corruption, domestic violence and abuse of authority
HAMTRAMCK — Under a legal settlement with the city, Police Chief Jamil Al-Taheri has voluntarily resigned from his position in exchange for a $52,000 severance payment, following nearly two months of...
September 19th, 20250Hamtramck police chief removed after independent investigation
As expected, last week Hamtramck dismissed its police chief, Jamiel Altaheri, following a recommendation from the City Council and the findings of an independent investigation that uncovered multiple legal and professional violations. His deputy, Andy Mileski, will...
August 29th, 20250HAMTARMCK — Two days after the release of an independent investigation into allegations of corruption, abuse of power and official misconduct involving three city officials, the Hamtramck City Council voted on Tuesday evening — by a majority of five of its seven members — to terminate City Manager Max Garbarino. At the same time,...
May 30th, 20250In a dramatic escalation of the political and administrative crisis gripping Hamtramck, the City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to place City Manager Max Garbarino on paid administrative leave. The decision came just days after his controversial move to place Police Chief Jamil Altaheri on temporary leave following allegations of...
July 11th, 20200HAMTRAMCK — A school bond proposed by the Hamtramck School District to construct a new elementary school and perform renovation projects has the community divided on the necessity of a tax increase to pay for school infrastructure.
If voters approve the 30-year bond, on the ballot in the August 4 election, the property tax rate in...
