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Van Buren County accepts donated 2017 Ford F‑150 from sheriff for county use

5441756 · July 22, 2025
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Summary

The county commission voted to accept a 2017 Ford F‑150 donated by the sheriff’s department for use by county entities.

Van Buren County commissioners voted July 7 to accept a 2017 Ford F‑150 donated by the sheriff’s department for use by county entities, primarily for litter removal and related county tasks.

The motion—made by Commissioner Terry Hodges and seconded by Commissioner Kale Crane—carried on a roll call vote with all members voting yes. Commissioners discussed removing sheriff’s lettering and extra equipment from the vehicle before putting it into general county service.

The acceptance was presented under new business as a transfer of county property donated by the Sheriff’s Office; no purchase or new contract was involved. Commissioners did not direct other policy changes related to vehicle usage at the meeting.