Mayor Shang Thao ordered a Ford SUV for official travel, but the City of Oakland has not made any payments for the vehicle in 16 months since acquisition.
The Public Works Department confirmed that the city has not paid for the loaner vehicle since acquiring it, citing budgetary constraints as a reason for the delay.
Uptown Ford offered a Ford Expedition as a substitute for the recalled Explorer. The Mayor opted to keep the Expedition, leading to confusion for the dealership.
City officials acknowledged the ongoing $177 million budget shortfall impacted the department's ability to handle car payments, assuring negotiations are ongoing with Uptown Ford.
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