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State takeover of Hamtramck aims to curb rats and waste
Hamtramck, Michigan, declared under state receivership as Gov Engler appoints Louis H. Schimmel to reform city government. He vows to overhaul operations, privatize services, and fire staff while residents praise the move amid a $2 million deficit and chronic budget woes. The mayor welcomes the change but critics call for decisive action.
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Louis H. Schimmel
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Ben Jaroslawski
David Koehler
Detroit
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Municipal Advisory Council of Michigan
John Engler
Gary Zych
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Public Works Department