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Morris Township approves two vehicle purchases after extended debate over EV policy and procurement
Summary
The Township Committee approved purchase authorizations for a Ford Ranger and a 2025 Ford Explorer after a lengthy debate about municipal goals to transition the fleet to electric vehicles, state cooperative purchasing limits, and budget timing. One Explorer vote was 3–2.
The Morris Township Committee approved purchase authorizations for two municipal vehicles on Dec. 18, 2024, following an extended discussion about the township’s long-term goal of converting its fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) and the practical limits of state cooperative purchasing.
Deputy Mayor Graysell framed the debate, saying the committee has tried for years to move the fleet toward EVs: "we have wanted to do this... we have not been able to purchase cars, through state contracts or co ops," and noted the township had installed EV chargers at town hall and in other locations. Township Administrator Tim Quinn described supply-chain and…
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