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Council weighs take‑home vehicles, fleet replacements and fuel timing as budget lines shift

Lewiston City Council budget workshop · March 27, 2026
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Staff told councilors eliminating the take‑home vehicle program would reduce general-fund costs by about $472,750 but that departments had removed a $665,504 vehicle purchase request (14 vehicles) during the budget process; fuel, insurance and maintenance lines would also shift and staff will provide a detailed vehicle-by-vehicle breakout by email.

Councilors spent significant time assessing the proposed take‑home vehicle program and related fleet replacement timing. Director Roy said removing the take‑home program would reduce the general-fund impact by about $472,750 but cautioned that removal of the vehicle request means departments would receive no replacements unless the council restores replacement funding.

Staff said the…

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