During a recent government meeting, a local official expressed strong opposition to the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) for city operations, emphasizing a preference for traditional vehicles over electric options. The official highlighted concerns stemming from a previous incident where Broward County's investment in electric buses resulted in the bankruptcy of the supplying company, raising questions about the reliability and sustainability of electric vehicle infrastructure.

The official recounted a personal experience while driving to mass, where they observed an electric bus being charged from a residential property, which they deemed an inefficient use of resources. They articulated a broader concern regarding the potential impact of government-driven initiatives on the local motor vehicle industry, suggesting that such policies could lead to economic challenges.

Furthermore, the official voiced specific apprehensions about the transition to electric vehicles within essential city services, including police, emergency, public works, and parks and recreation departments. They firmly stated that the only electric vehicles they would support on the city's budget would be golf carts, underscoring a clear stance against the broader implementation of electric vehicles in municipal operations.