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SeaTac council sends study of public EV charging stations to committee amid mixed views
Summary
Councilmembers agreed to refer a citizen request form (CRF) to study public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to committee. Some members urged delay until the comprehensive plan/climate element is updated and flagged cost and funding uncertainty; others said committee review is appropriate to explore grant partnerships.
The SeaTac City Council on April 8 agreed to refer a citizen request form (CRF 2005-08) to the Transportation and Public Works committee for study and discussion of public electric vehicle charging stations in SeaTac.
Councilmember Joe Vincent introduced the referral. Councilmember Sunai Noguse (spelled in meeting as Sunai/Sunite) and others said they support the long-term goal of expanding EV infrastructure but questioned whether the matter should move to committee now because it is not in the city's current transportation improvement plan or comprehensive plan. "I support the long term goal of expanding Evie in the city, but I do…
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