Last time I checked, most states (that I've driven through at least) have the Gov's name on them. I assume those get reprinted every year. He's right, it's a customary part of the honor of holding the office.
It is a customary honor. In the same way that, customarily, we have been honored with fire and education services. Fuck him running and sideways. I know the $8,800 is a drop in the bucket but it just looks so bad... particurally when has sharpened his pencil so severly everywhere else. And he's spending money on inaguration parties and road signs for himself? No. Just fucking no.