New police car for $85,000

The assembly approved a request from the borough manager to pay $85,000 for a new 2024 Chevy Tahoe. The cost includes $51,880 for the actual price, to be purchased from Swickard Auto Group in Anchorage, plus modifications like radar, lights and radio for an additional $25,000. Most of the funding, $60,000, was previously budgeted. Some assembly members said they were initially concerned about the price tag. Craig Loomis said it…