DURHAM, NC – Durham County Manager Mike Ruffin recommended that the City’s fleet maintenance department maintain the county’s 430 vehicles, according to a story in the Herald-Sun. So far the county commissioners are in favor of the plan, which Ruffin said could save the county $162,350 per year. Read the full story here.
Durham County Manager Proposes City Maintain County Vehicles
DURHAM, NC – Durham County Manager Mike Ruffin recommended that the City’s fleet maintenance department maintain the county’s 430 vehicles.
by Staff
May 12, 20111 min to read
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