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Resident warns of Monell/Section 1983 lawsuit, asks city officials for communication
Summary
During public comment, resident Aaron Collins said he may file a Monell (Section 1983) civil-rights lawsuit related to the city’s handling of a recall-election matter and urged city officials to contact him; he said he would consider donating proceeds to local 4‑H and other programs if he pursues litigation.
During the citizen comment period at the Sept. 15 Maumee City Council meeting, Aaron Collins said he has researched what he called a "Monell claim" — a civil-rights lawsuit that can be filed under Section 1983 against local governments — and warned that he may file suit over the city's handling of a recall-election matter unless city officials communicate with him.
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