The council approved the purchase of new vehicles for city use, opting to award contracts to local businesses, Don Ringler Chevrolet and Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln, following the city's local preference policy.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Potentially higher costs if local options are more expensive, but also potential economic benefits to local businesses.
Local businesses in Temple.
Potentially city taxpayers if local options are more expensive.
The council approved the purchase of new vehicles for city use, opting to award contracts to local businesses, Don Ringler Chevrolet and Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln, following the city's local preference policy.
The council is exploring options to give preference to local businesses when the city buys vehicles. This could help support the local economy.
The fire department is getting new replacement trucks and equipment, including a tender to help areas with less water. Some older vehicles are being taken out of service or moved to reserve.
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