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COMMUNITY

Majority of voters say no to Hamtramck School District’s bond proposal

August 5th, 20201 HAMTRAMCK — The Hamtramck School District lost out on a proposal on Tuesday that could have meant the construction of a new elementary school and other infrastructural projects by levying seven mills in property taxes. The proposal had meant to modernize the district and make learning equitable by getting rid of temporary...

COMMUNITY

Hamtramck Schools Superintendent Jaleelah Ahmed talks bond proposal ahead of election

July 31st, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — Residents of Hamtramck have a big decision to make about the future of public education for its families. Voters will decide on Aug. 4 whether securing a low-interest $35,265,000, 30-year bond for new construction and maintaining the needs of the Hamtramck Public School District (HPS) is worth the seven mill tax...

COMMUNITY

Hamtramck community divided over school bond proposal on Aug. 4 ballot

July 11th, 20200 HAMTRAMCK — A school bond proposed by the Hamtramck School District to construct a new elementary school and perform renovation projects has the community divided on the necessity of a tax increase to pay for school infrastructure. If voters approve the 30-year bond, on the ballot in the August 4 election, the property tax rate in...