The Metro: Everything you need to know about Hamtramck’s mayoral race
Candidates to replace Amer Ghalib after his nomination to be ambassador to Kuwait include Adam Alharbi, Hamtramck City Council Member Muhith Mahmood, and write-in candidate, Lynn Blasey.
A sign welcoming guests to the city of Hamtramck.
Next week, the Hamtramck will residents will elect a new mayor.
That’s because the outgoing mayor, Amer Ghalib was picked to be the Kuwait ambassador. His Senate confirmation is stalling because of a positive remark he made about Saddam Hussein, liking a social media post comparing Jews to monkeys, and for his refusal to condemn Hamas’ attacks on Israeli civilians.
Still, in Hamtramck, residents have a choice of who they want to be the next mayor. Those candidates include Adam Alharbi, Hamtramck City Council Member Muhith Mahmood, and write-in candidate Lynn Blasey.
WDET reporter Nargis Rahman reported on the race, and joined The Metro to discuss.
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