Candidate deadline nears to file for mayor, council | Hamtramck ...

Abdulmalik Yahya Kassim’s campaign for Hamtramck City Council Member is his first entry into politics.

As of August 12, 2025, Abdulmalik Kassim did not have a website or any information online.

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Residency question lingers | Hamtramck Review

Abu A. Musa has a wife and two daughters.

Hamtramck Swears in New Council Member Abu Musa Bhai to Fill ...

Abu is currently a member of the Hamtramck City Council. He was appointed to fill an empty seat in March 2023.

Hamtramck council passes resolution supporting boycotting and ...

As a city council member, supported a resolution to boycott and divest from companies doing business with Israel.

- As a city council member, supported a resolution to boycott and divest from companies doing business with Israel.

As of August 12, 2025, Abu A. Musa did not have a website or any information online.

Hamtramck investigator: 2 Hamtramck councilmen live outside city

Was investigated for living outside of Hamtramck, but the investigation found that he lives in Hamtramck.

Musa's candidacy is currently being re-evaluated as a private investigator claims he lives in Warren, not Hamtramck.

- Musa's candidacy is currently being re-evaluated as a private investigator claims he lives in Warren, not Hamtramck.

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Hamtramck's election season has now begun | Hamtramck Review

Luqman Mohamed Saleh’s campaign for Hamtramck City Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

As of August 12, 2025, Luqman Saleh did not have a website or any information online.

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Motahar Abdo Fadhel’s campaign for Hamtramck City Council member is his first entry into politics. He was appointed to Hamtramck's housing commission.

As of August 12, 2025, Motahar Fadhel did not have a website or any information online.

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Hamtramck: First All-Muslim City Government ... - Haq's Musings

Councilman Perrotta removed as Hamtramck mayor pro tem

Nayeem L. Choudhury is currently chairman of the Hamtramck City Council. He was elected in 2021 and began his term in January 2022.

As of August 12, 2025, Nayeem L. Choudhury did not have a website or any information online.

Opposes the display of the Pride flag on government property, saying it "clashes with the beliefs of some members of [the Muslim] faith."

- Opposes the display of the Pride flag on government property, saying it "clashes with the beliefs of some members of [the Muslim] faith."

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City Council candidates talk about why voters should support them ...

Yousuf Saed ran for Hamtramck City Council member in 2023 but did not win. 

As of August 12, 2025, Yousuf Saed did not have a website or any information online.

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- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.