Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand dipped into his own department funds last year to buy a full-size SUV for his own use, costing taxpayers $39,000, documents obtained by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveal.
Because Ferdinand’s vehicle, a 2013 Ford Explorer Limited, is part of the county’s fleet, it means residents are funding the daily commute — including gasoline — for the state’s highest-paid elected official. They also could be responsible for any new tires or oil changes he may require.
Some officials and taxpayers were outraged to learn that Ferdinand, who made nearly $350,000 last year, used his office resources for a take-home vehicle — a perk that tax commissioners in Cobb, DeKalb and Gwinnett counties do without. The purchase came to light earlier this month when county commissioners raised questions about a routine take-home vehicle report.
He was able to buy the vehicle without county commissioners’ scrutiny because the price fell below a $50,000 threshold.
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