Vehicle Maintenance

SANTA ROSA, CA - The windshields of an estimated 70 cars were broken in at least three locations at the Sonoma County Administration Center on Dec. 23.

Tags: county vehicles, Sonoma County, Vandalism

FLINT, MI - To prevent future thefts of tires and other equipment, the Genesee County Road Commission has resorted to branding every tire it buys for its vehicle fleet.

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SALINAS, CA - County policy currently allows some high-level managers to use county-provided cars for their commutes or receive a $375 monthly transportation stipend.

Tags: county vehicles, Monterey County, take-home vehicles

MONMOUTH, NJ – Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini has proposed legislation to restrict use of the 15,000 government vehicles issued to New Jersey state employees.

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TORRANCE, CA – With local governments across the country working hard to cut costs under tight budgets, county and city take-home vehicle policies have become a more closely examined issue in recent months.

Tags: city vehicles, county vehicles, take-home policy, take-home vehicles, taxpayer money

RIVERSIDE, CA – Two Riverside County supervisors whose work vehicles each cost more than $50,000 said they will help offset the cars' price tags by paying for gasoline, maintenance, and other expenses, according to The Press-Enterprise.

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GRANITE BAY, CA – New policy developed by the County Executive Office includes reduction in the number of SUVs used as take-home vehicles, attaching prominent county markings, and buying more fuel-efficient models.

Tags: board of supervisors, County Executive Office, county vehicles, mileage, Placer County, take-home vehicles