Committee approves $3.7 million Motorola radio purchase; members debate using RTA funds

Jan 7, 2026

The committee voted to forward a $3.7 million Motorola radio purchase to the full board after staff explained the product and multi-year service costs; members raised concerns about using RTA sales-tax dollars and noted potential ETSB reimbursements.

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The McHenry County Transportation Committee voted to forward a proposed Motorola radio system purchase and its funding plan to the county board after extended questioning about product life, service terms and where the money will come from.

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