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NEWS
2020 | Vol.7 No.2
Clavin Eliminates Dozens of “Take Home” Government Vehicles, By Removing Expensive “Perk,” Town Projected to Save $616K Leading up to his election as Hempstead Town Supervisor, Don Clavin made a public promise to eliminate many “take home” town vehicles in an effort to generate significant savings the long term. Surrounded by dozens of vehicles that were formerly used by staffers to commute to and from work, Clavin announced that he is committed to reducing the costly practice as part of his agenda to make Hempstead Town’s government more cost effective and efficient. Joining Clavin at the press conference was Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., and Town Clerk Kate Murray. The keys to over 40 cars and trucks have been turned in as the first phase of his administration’s new policy, which will drastically curtail the use of takehome vehicles by Hempstead’s municipal managers. The staffers who were assigned these vehicles had previously
been authorized to drive them from their home to work and vice versa, in addition to utilizing them during the workday. “I’m pleased to terminate the use of dozens of vehicles for commuting purposes by government employees,” Clavin said. “While I recognize the need for using certain government vehicles
during work hours, my priorities include reducing the cost of government services for taxpayers in our township. Accordingly, I am drastically curtailing the use of take-home vehicles, which will offer real taxpayer savings.” Clavin unveiled details of his plan for the take-home cars, in an effort to save money and enhance government effi-
ciency and accountability. The Supervisor’s agenda includes: In an effort to enhance governmental efficiency, consolidating 19 of the 40 rescinded “take-home” cars into departmental “pool” vehicles. • These cars would be accessible only to authorized employees during work hours or emergency situations. The “pool” vehicles will be stationed at designated town facilities. By pooling vehicles, the town is projected to save $154,000 over five years. • Selling or repurposing the remaining 21 “take home” vehicles in an effort to generate a projected savings of $462,000. • By taking these steps to eliminate all take-home cars, the town is projected to save $616,000 over five years. “By removing many of the town’s ‘take-home’ vehicles from the road, we’re also eliminating a major burden on our taxpayers,” Clavin said. Savings realized through the elimination of take-home vehicles are comprised of several different factors. Re[CONT. ON PAGE 3]
