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Council reviews big-ticket capital requests: voting machines, 911 radios and public works fleet

Dorchester County Council (budget workshop) · March 5, 2026
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Summary

During the workshop staff presented $842,000 in new voting-equipment costs, multi-million-dollar radio replacement scenarios for 9-1-1, and a prioritized list of public-works equipment (skid steer, 10-wheel dump trucks, trailers) with a 7–10 year replacement plan to normalize fleet age.

Mister Jones told the council the packet includes a $842,000 price tag for state-recommended voting equipment for Dorchester County and outlined a phased payment plan spanning FY27–FY29, with the county’s share presented as a 50/50 split.

"The new voting equipment for Dorchester County is $842,000," Mister Jones said when introducing the item.

Sergeant Larimer briefed the council on 9-1-1 radio lifecycle…

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