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Extension staff say field vehicle is failing; commissioners to explore replacement funding and auction of old truck
Summary
University of Idaho Extension staff reported that a county vehicle is showing engine problems and multiple local mechanics advised against expensive repairs; commissioners discussed using reserve accounts or next year’s budget to fund replacement and suggested putting the failing truck on an auction if repair is not economical.
University of Idaho Extension staff told Jefferson County commissioners the county-owned pickup used by extension had persistent mechanical problems and that several local shops advised against sinking thousands into repairs because engine life was failing. Staff said one mechanic told them “there's no reason to sink $4,000 into a vehicle that's worth $4,000 when that's just the canary in the coal mine.”
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