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Board extends five-year fleet pilot, asks for EV infrastructure update in one year

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors · January 27, 2026
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Summary

After staff reported cost-per-mile savings from a five-year fleet pilot, the Board approved a five-year contract extension and directed staff to report back within a year on electric-vehicle candidates, charging infrastructure and feasibility for patrol and service vehicles.

County officials presented results from a five-year fleet pilot and the Board authorized a five-year contract extension while directing staff to return with a focused update on electrifying portions of the county fleet.

Forensic and Services General staff reported fuel- and maintenance-related savings and identified about 37 county vehicles as potential candidates…

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