Hamtramck City Council
Coverage of Hamtramck City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Judge denies Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi’s request to reinstate fired city manager
A Wayne County judge denied Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi’s request to temporarily reinstate fired city manager Dr. Adel Al-Adlani, upholding the City Council’s termination decision. The ruling allows the lawsuit, challenging the council’s procedural authority in firing Al-Adlani, to continue, with Syed Aamir Ahsan currently serving as city manager.
- Hamtramck mayor apologizes to residents after chaotic council meeting
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi apologized to residents following a chaotic city council meeting marked by tensions and a lawsuit against the council over the firing of the city manager. The mayor and council members emphasized collaboration, while residents expressed concerns about adherence to city ordinances and the ongoing legal disputes.
- Hamtramck mayor sues city council over city manager's firing, calling the vote invalid
Hamtramck Mayor Adam Alharbi sued the city council over the termination of City Manager Abdel Al-Adlani, claiming the vote to fire him was invalid due to procedural violations. The council voted 4 to 2 to remove Al-Adlani, who was hired in February, citing issues with agenda compliance and legal procedures.