Girard mayor vetoes police car purchases

GIRARD — Mayor James Melfi has made good on his promise to veto legislation that would have authorized the purchase of six new police cruisers.

Melfi issued the veto Wednesday, saying he could not give his consent to purchase more than three vehicles given to the city’s current financial condition.

“We lost our largest employer,” said Melfi, referring to Indalex Aluminum Solutions. “They will be closing in March. The city has not felt the effects of their closing, but we will.”

The veto came two days after city council voted to authorize up to $150,000 to buy six new cruisers. Council voted 6-0 for the expenditure.

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