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Residents and council trade sharp remarks as Hamtramck meeting turns to DDA oversight and closed session
Summary
Public commenters decried council ‘‘chaos’’ and urged focus on city services; council reports emphasized unity, but debate continued over DDA roles and public trust before the meeting moved to closed session on litigation and city-manager objectives.
A string of public comments at the Hamtramck City Council meeting expressed frustration with what speakers described as in-fighting among elected officials and a lack of focus on city services.
One commenter used the public comment period to say, “I’m just so upset. I truly I am,” and urged council to stop fighting over power and instead solve community problems. Council members responded in…
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