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Hamtramck council approves Dr. Adel Adlani as city manager after extended debate

Hamtramck City Council · February 11, 2026
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The Hamtramck City Council voted to appoint Dr. Adel Adlani as city manager on Feb. 10, 2026, following a contested discussion about the subcommittee process, candidate vetting and the creation of a deputy manager. Roll-call voting, as recorded, showed multiple yes votes and one no.

Hamtramck — The Hamtramck City Council on Feb. 10 approved Resolution 2026-24 appointing Dr. Adel Adlani as the city’s new manager after an extended public comment period and a long council debate about process and timing.

Mayor Elsmarin, describing the interview and vetting process, told the council that the interview panel and HR recommended Dr. Adlani. “The interview panel confidently recommends Doctor Adlani as new city manager,” the mayor said, citing Adlani’s academic credentials and…

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