Girard mayor would veto purchases

GIRARD — Plans to buy new police cars here may not make it past the mayor’s desk.

City council is considering legislation to buy six new police cars. Council previously set aside $150,000 to buy and outfit those cruisers.

But Mayor James Melfi said he plans to veto any purchase above three cruisers — and the cruisers purchased may not be exactly what police have said they want.

“I am going to veto this. Now, city council may override my veto, but that is OK, I am sending the message that spending here will be frugal,” he said.

Melfi said if the city’s finances remain stable he would be in favor of purchasing an additional three cars toward the end of the year.

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