DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko has died after contracting COVID-19, the city announced early Wednesday morning. The City of Dearborn Heights released the following statement on its Facebook page:The City of Dearborn Heights is saddened to announce the sudden death late Tuesday of Mayor Dan Paletko from complications associated with COVID-19. City of Dearborn HeightsIn what could very well be the last recording of Paletko, the mayor wished Dearborn Heights residents happy holidays and shared his thoughts on 2020. Dearborn Heights City Council president Denise Malinowski-Maxwell was sworn in as interim mayor Wednesday. Mayor Paletko was one of the first Wayne County Mayors to befriend me, to work with me, and to support me.