Commissioners approve 2025–2026 take-home vehicle list after public questions

The Mason County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025–2026 take-home vehicle request list, which includes named county personnel identified as needing 24-hour availability to perform county functions. During separate discussion, commissioners responded to phone calls from members of the public who questioned the program; board members emphasized that take-home vehicle assignments follow a county policy and a selection process that evaluates job necessity. The board voted to approve the listed employees’ take-home vehicle requests.