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Sheriff asks to replace patrol fleet but board delays purchase until budget workshop
Summary
The Josephine County sheriff requested funds to buy five marked patrol vehicles, citing safety and long delivery lead times; the board asked staff to discuss the request with the finance director and deferred a decision to a future budget workshop.
The Josephine County Sheriff told the Board of Commissioners he wants to purchase five marked patrol vehicles beginning July 1 to replace aging units, but commissioners declined to approve the order immediately and asked that the request be discussed during an upcoming budget workshop.
The sheriff said he initially requested eight vehicles but reduced the request to five after reviewing fleet needs. He explained patrol vehicles ordered through state bid programs can take…
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