Castle Dale Declines State Charging Stations, Citing Ongoing Costs
Aug 13, 2026
Mayor Danny Van Wagoner told the council that taking over state electric vehicle charging stations would cost the city at least $2,000 annually and require a $14,000 cloud/maintenance package; council voted to deny taking responsibility for the stations.
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Mayor Danny Van Wagoner said the city has the option to assume responsibility for state-installed charging stations but that accepting them would impose ongoing costs the city is unwilling to absorb. He told the council the stations "will cost the city at least $2,000 a year" and noted an anticipated maintenance and cloud package estimated at $14,000 to extend or restore service to one station.
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