Regular City Council Meeting March 24th, 2026

The City of Hamtramck held a regular city council meeting on March 24, 2026, where several resolutions and policies were discussed and voted on. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of Resolution 2026-36, which authorized a temporary street closure for the Hamtramck Night Bizarre series, an event organized by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) to promote local vendors and attract visitors. The council debated the impact of this event on local businesses, with some expressing concern about competition from unlicensed vendors. Other resolutions focused on governance issues, such as clarifying oversight of the Human Relations Commission and code enforcement structures, with amendments passed to adjust administrative responsibilities. A proposed social media decorum policy aimed at regulating public comments on city social media pages was discussed but ultimately tabled for further review. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included policy decisions affecting future city operations and community engagement activities.