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Board approves purchase of two Ford Interceptors; supervisor abstains due to employment conflict
Summary
The board voted 4–0 with one abstention to approve purchasing two 2025 Ford Interceptors to complete a six‑vehicle fleet; Supervisor Casey M. Dooley declared a conflict and abstained because he is employed by the Dewey County Sheriff's Office.
County staff presented a request from the sheriff's office to purchase two Ford police interceptors to bring the patrol fleet to six vehicles. "We have two of those we'd like to purchase for $93,506.72," the county representative said, describing the purchase as remaining within the FY25 CIP allocation and consistent with state contract pricing.
Before the vote, Supervisor Casey M. Dooley stated he would abstain from discussion and voting on the item, saying, "I, Casey M. Dooley, intend to abstain ... because I am employed by Dewey County Sheriff's Office." The board then approved the purchase 4 ayes, 1 abstain. The presentation noted that police vehicles have grown more expensive as equipment that used to be optional has become standard.
