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Melvindale's mayor blamed for insurance woes

Audio from a recent Melvindale City Council meeting reveals that the city's liability insurance policy with Liberty is being canceled, leaving the city uninsured. Corporation Counsel Lawrence J. Coogan attributed ongoing litigation issues to Mayor Nicole Shkira and warned council members about potential financial liabilities for residents. Amid concerns over the mayor's management, Mayor Pro Tem Joseph Jackson called for her resignation, while efforts to secure a new insurance provider are ongoing.