Hamtramck mayor sworn in after lawsuit

Well, after a long fight in the courts, the mayoral situation in Hamtramck may finally be straightened out. But let's show you where it all began. One year ago, Adam Al-Harbi was certified the winner by a very narrow margin. But then came the discovery of 37 unopened absentee ballots in the city clerk's office. A judge decided to have them opened and counted, and they heavily favored the challenger, City Councilman Muhith Mahmood, giving him more votes. Then there was There was a lengthy court battle and the Wayne County Board. Board of Canvassers now rules Mahmoud is the winner. He took the oath of office at a public ceremony today. Today begin a new chapter for our beloved city. I am deeply honored for your trust and I accept this responsibility with gratitude, humility and commitment to serve every resident. I hope we can continue working together with unity, respect and shared vision for our city. Well, noticeably absent today, now former mayor Adam Al-Harbi, one of the speakers had this message for him. I only want to say, Mr. Adam Al-Harbi, Habibi, come here, see. So is this really over? Al-Harbi's lawyer says he plans another legal challenge.