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Mayor says $250,000 federal allocation could fund McBee police vehicle if Congress approves budget
Summary
Mayor Glenn Odom told the council Oct. 24 that $250,000 from Senator Lindsey Graham is included in a federal budget item that could pay off a police vehicle if Congress approves the budget; no vote was taken on a purchase.
Mayor Glenn Odom raised the possibility of purchasing a police vehicle and said that funding could come from a federal allocation. "There is $250,000 from Lindsey Graham in the budget to pay off the vehicle," Odom said, adding the funding is contingent on congressional approval.
Council did not vote on a vehicle purchase at the Oct. 24 special meeting. The mayor’s comments described potential funding sources but did not direct staff to finalize an acquisition, and no additional details on procurement timing or vehicle specifications were provided in the record.
