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Hamtramck City Councilman who proposed LGBTQ+ flag ban is now Mayor Pro Temp (eu.freep.com)

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Mayor Pro Tem Mohammed Hassan, one of three incumbent [Hamtramck] city councilmen running for reelection, was the top vote-getter among the six candidates, according to results from the city clerk.

Hassan drew national scrutiny earlier this year when he introduced a council resolution in June passed unanimously that banned the display of LGBTQ+ flags on city property. The resolution was passed and since then, Hamtramck has seen a wave of attacks against LGBTQ+ flags, symbols and people, according to residents and activists.

Hassan refused to comment Tuesday afternoon while outside a polling site at Hamtramck High School, saying he does not talk to the media. Hassan has not returned emails and phone calls from the Free Press this year about his flag resolution or other issues in Hamtramck.