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Commissioners table proposed fire-truck purchase amid cost, capacity questions

Marion County Commissioners Court · March 31, 2026
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Summary

A planned purchase of a fire truck was tabled after commissioners and staff debated whether to buy a smaller 2,000-gallon model or a larger 4,000-gallon unit, with speakers noting roughly a $150,000 price gap and requesting more information before proceeding.

Marion County commissioners voted to table consideration of a proposed fire-truck purchase after discussion about capacity differences and budget implications.

During the item, a commissioner questioned whether the county should buy a 2,000-gallon truck or…

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