East Dubuque City Council members have agreed to join a group of cities applying for a grant to help bring infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging stations to their communities. The council unanimously voted to join a coalition of cities organized by the Blackhawk Hills Regional Council to apply for the U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. According to Daniel Payette, executive director of Blackhawk Hills Regional Council, the grant can help cities install alternate fuel infrastructure such as electric vehicle charging stations. A report says 12 cities have expressed interest in joining the coalition so far, including Galena, Elizabeth, Freeport and Stockton.
