Steve Rust Candidate for DE 33rd

I had a novel idea today. I drove down Maple Avenue in Milford and there are literally hundreds of State owned vehicles in the parking lot near God's Way Thrift Shop. They are all cars that are newer than mine, and probably yours too.

What if we purchased new Police cars for our Troopers every year and retired the ones with near 100,000 miles into service with other state employees. I don't know about you but I expect my car to run 150,00-200,000 miles and buying a new engine when needed is certainly cheaper than buying a new Dodge Caliber or Chrysler Mini-Van.

Obviously there will be some exceptions as we have a need for different vehicles in some State agencies but really, does every state employee have to drive a brand new car?

Having seen some of the older DSP cars, they are kept in great shape and would make great state employee cars.

Common sense says that we would give the new vehicles to our Troopers who respond to emergencies every day. My idea would keep new cars where they are needed most and stop the tradition of buying cars for every state agency under the sun!

But, come to think of it, common sense is exactly what is lacking in State Government these days.