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DeKalb committee asks sheriff to prefer hybrid or electric vehicles for MAT program purchase
Summary
Committee members approved advancing a vehicle purchase for the sheriff’s Medicaid‑assisted treatment program and requested the sheriff choose hybrid or electric vehicles where feasible; the item is tied to prior opioid settlement funding.
The Finance, Audit and Budget Committee approved advancing an item to accept a vehicle purchase related to the sheriff’s Medicaid‑assisted treatment (MAT) program and asked the sheriff to consider hybrid or electric vehicles where practical.
County staff said the vehicle purchase continues implementation of earlier opioid settlement‑funded programs and that the committee had previously approved related funding. Chair Commissioner Ted Terry asked whether the sheriff could select a hybrid or electric vehicle ‘‘if possible’’ in keeping with the county’s transition policy; staff said the sheriff’s office has charging stations and that they would provide vehicle details before the full board meeting.
Committee members moved, seconded and voted to advance item 16‑38 with a friendly amendment that the sheriff select an electric or hybrid vehicle if feasible. The motion passed by voice vote; the transcript does not record a roll‑call tally.
