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Harbor district approves lease for two 2026 Ford F‑150 fleet trucks after electric options rejected
Summary
The Humboldt Bay Harbor District authorized a municipal lease‑purchase with Ford Motor Credit for two 2026 Ford F‑150 pickups to replace aging fleet vehicles; the board voted 4–1 after staff said electric alternatives were not practical or affordable at this time. Public commenters urged electric vehicles.
HUMBOLDT BAY — The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District board authorized a lease‑purchase agreement to acquire two 2026 Ford F‑150 pickup trucks for district operations, approving the measure by a 4–1 vote.
Staff said the district’s fleet is aging and has reliability and safety concerns; the proposed trucks are conventional EcoBoost F‑150 models selected for towing and payload capacity. Staff told the board they reviewed alternatives, including the…
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