The Sandy City, Utah, City Council has eliminated about $1.4 million in fleet vehicle purchases for the upcoming year, according to The Salt Lake City Tribune. “Given the high degree of economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we must insist on an abundance of caution when deciding how to spend taxpayers’ money,” Council Chair Kris Nicholl said.
Utah City Council Cuts $1.4M in Fleet Purchases
Economic uncertainty has lead the Sandy City Council to cut funding for the upcoming year.
June 12, 2020
Fleet vehicle purchases are going to have to wait.
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