Commission bans placing names on vehicles
June 06, 2010
The Valencia County Commission last week banned county elected officials from putting their names on county vehicles, a response to Sheriff Rene Rivera placing his name on patrol cars.
According to the county, the new rule, approved unanimously by resolution, won’t mean Rivera will need to remove his name from the patrol cars.
“It will not apply to people who have already done it,” said David Pato, a county attorney.
The issue came to light during the recent primary election because of an article published by the Valencia County News-Bulletin.
“This resolution sends a clear message,” Commissioner Pedro Rael said.