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County fleet program requests partial funding after two years of cuts; legislators ask for vehicle priority list and lease data
Summary
The county's fleet and green‑fleet program requested $1.6 million to buy or lease vehicles but administrators recommended $680,000 for 2026; legislators sought a breakdown of unfunded vehicle requests, lease vs. buy analysis and a prioritized list for replacements, noting safety and repair costs rising with older vehicles.
County fleet and green‑fleet staff presented a 2026 request to replace vehicles across several departments. The original request totaled about $1.58 million but administration recommended funding $680,000; the difference left roughly $900,000 in unfunded vehicle needs.
Facilities and fleet staff said the recommended funding level reflects prior cuts and constrained capital. Legislators expressed concern about…
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