Adam Alharbi edges out Muhith Mahmood to become Hamtramck’s next mayor

November 7th, 20251 Victory margin of just 11 votes triggers recount request HAMTRAMCK — In one of the tightest local elections in recent memory, Arab American engineer Adam Alharbi clinched victory in Hamtramck’s mayoral race by only 11 votes, defeating Councilman Muhith Mahmood after a tense and closely watched runoff. Unofficial results from all...

Adam Alharbi and Muhith Mahmood face off to succeed Mayor Amer Ghalib as Hmatramck prepares for pivotal November elections

October 17th, 20250 HAMTRAMCK — This city, the only municipality in the United States where all elected officials are Muslim, is heading toward an intense election on November 4, featuring a fierce mayoral contest between Yemeni American candidate Adam Alharbi and Bangladeshi American City Councilman Muhith Mahmood, alongside a competitive City Council...

Third marijuana retail outlet underway in Hamtramck, but efforts against pot continue

December 4th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — Construction on a third recreational marijuana retail outlet appears to be underway in Hamtramck, just as a majority of its City Council prepares to prohibit such establishments in the city. The building is located on Jos Campau and Commor Street, and was the former location of Three Star BBQ. Building records show Puff...

Hamtramck: Fair representation, voter fraud allegations steer elections

October 27th, 20171 HAMTRMACK – A few divisive races and shake ups in the City Council are bound to emerge during elections in a town as diverse as Hamtramck. After a contentious debate over who to appoint as the new city manager, disparaging remarks by a Council member and a state investigation over voter fraud by an incumbent Council candidate,...