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Council approves police cruiser purchase; tables replacement of older bucket truck pending financing options
Marion City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary
Council approved buying a 2024 Ford Explorer Interceptor for $32,500 plus about $16,300 to upfit it, and tabled a separate proposal to buy a 65-foot bucket truck (estimated total ~$299,036) until staff returns with financing quotes.
The Marion City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a patrol vehicle and delayed a larger equipment purchase after further financing information was requested.
Council voted to buy a 2024 Ford Explorer Interceptor from JW Auto Sales for $32,500 (5,700 miles) and to spend about $16,300 to upfit it…
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