Amer Ghalib, a Yemeni immigrant, made history when he was elected Mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan in November. Ghalib is Hamtramck’s first non-Polish Mayor in 100 years, and the first ever muslim Mayor of Hamtramck.

According to reports,

Ghalib secured 68% of the vote, beating incumbent Karen Majewski who has led the city for four terms.

Not only does Hamtramck now have a muslim Mayor, but they also have an all-muslim City Council.

Ghalib was sworn into office on January 2nd.

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