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SILVER LAKE — The Silver Lake Town Council has decided against applying for an electric vehicle grant.
The council unanimously made that decision at a special meeting Wednesday.
If received, the grant would have paid for two vehicles for the town: a police vehicle and one for the street department.
However, the town only recently learned the grant was reimbursable, meaning Silver Lake would have to foot more than $100,000 upfront for the vehicles and chargers before being reimbursed. Council members stated Wednesday that played a part in their deciding against the grant application.
The council also expressed concerns about getting the vehicles as they were to purchase them from a Columbia City dealership and were concerned about not having repairs done more locally.
The council also showed general hesitancy toward EVs in general.
“I’m not a big fan of electric vehicles,” said Councilwoman Nichole Taylor.
Councilwoman Jean Weller said she was against the grant, with Council President Hugh Murfin saying he was “iffy.”
