Ald. Marty Quinn (13), top right, questions 2FM Comm. Julie Hernandez-Tomlin during a budget hearing Nov. 21, 2024. [Livestream]

The Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) defended its proposed 2025 budget to alderpeople at a budget committee hearing on Thursday. Leaders for 2FM discussed vacant mechanic positions and progress on transitioning the city’s facilities to renewable energy and vehicles off fossil fuels.