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Bonner County commissioners press review of vehicle allowances, motor pool and travel reimbursements
Summary
During a budget workshop, commissioners and the county risk manager debated whether to keep flat vehicle allowances, require county vehicles for on‑scene work, and reallocate travel reimbursements after reviewing usage and risks.
Bonner County commissioners pressed the county risk manager on Monday to justify continued flat vehicle allowances and to propose a plan that reduces the risk of employees responding to incidents in personal vehicles.
The discussion grew out of the risk manager’s budget presentation about travel and vehicle allowances. Commissioners asked for a cost‑benefit analysis comparing continued flat allowances (the risk manager described a $300 monthly stipend) with mileage reimbursement or use of county‑assigned vehicles.
The matter matters because arriving at an incident in a county vehicle gives the public a clear identification of…
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