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Delaware County approves wheelchair-accessible vehicle for Veterans Service Commission after officials cite sharp rise in transports
Summary
The Delaware County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 25-27 to purchase or lease a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for the Veterans Service Commission after commissioners heard that wheelchair trips and total transports have risen substantially, straining existing vehicles and staff.
The Delaware County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 16 approved Resolution 25-27, authorizing the purchase or lease of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for the Delaware County Veterans Service Commission to respond to rising demand for veteran transportation.
Commissioners heard a presentation from Brian Gallagher of the Delaware County Veterans Service Commission and Andrew Apostolic, the commission’s transportation manager, explaining that the program’s demand has grown year over year and that wheelchair trips are the fastest-growing segment. "So what you have in front of you is for another wheelchair…
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