Hamtramck Introduces New City Manager and Police Chief

Public meet-and-greet event scheduled for this Sunday at the local library

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Hamtramck's newly-elected Mayor Adam Alharbi is hosting a public meet-and-greet event this Sunday, February 15th, to introduce the city's new city manager, Adel Al-Adlani, and acting police chief, Hussein Farhat. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hamtramck Public Library.

Why it matters

The appointments of a new city manager and police chief are significant events for the city of Hamtramck, as these leaders will play crucial roles in shaping the community's future. The public meet-and-greet allows residents to engage directly with these new officials and understand their vision for the city.

The details

Hamtramck's city council recently hired Adel Al-Adlani as the new city manager and Hussein Farhat as the acting police chief. The public event on Sunday will give residents an opportunity to meet these new leaders, ask questions, and learn more about their plans and priorities for the city.

  • The public meet-and-greet event is scheduled for this Sunday, February 15, 2026.
  • The event will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The players

Adam Alharbi

The newly-elected mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan.

Adel Al-Adlani

The newly-hired city manager of Hamtramck, Michigan.

Hussein Farhat

The newly-appointed acting police chief of Hamtramck, Michigan.

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What’s next

The public is encouraged to attend the meet-and-greet event on Sunday to engage directly with the new city manager and police chief.

The takeaway

The introduction of new leadership in Hamtramck's city government represents an opportunity for the community to come together, share their priorities, and work collaboratively to shape the city's future.