The INDEPENDENT, August 15, 2012
Page 11
Electric vehicle charging station is now available in Hillsboro
In keeping with Washington
County's commitment to sus-
tainable practices, including
programs that support multi-
modal transportation, three
new electric vehicle (EV)
charging stations are now
available for public use.
Located on the west side of
the Charles D. Cameron Public
Services Building, just behind
the Shirley Huffman Auditorium
in Hillsboro, the charging sta-
tions provide “Level 2” charging
capability for J-1772 compati-
ble electric vehicles such as
the Nissan Leaf and Chevy
Volt.
The chargers were obtained
with grant assistance from the
U.S. Department of Energy,
through funding by the Ameri-
can Recovery and Reinvest-
ment Act. They are part of the
“Blink Network” and can be ac-
cessed through an online regis-
tration process at www.blinknet
work.com/membership.html.
Charging requires a nominal
fee and, although membership
in the network is not required,
users do obtain the best rate by
joining the network. Prices
range from $1 to $2 per hour
based on membership prefer-
ence.
A two-hour parking limit has
been placed on each charging
station, however, per City of
Hillsboro ordinance. They are
also to remain open to anyone
using any kind of vehicle au-
thorized for disabled parking.
Additional disabled parking
spaces at this location are al-
ways available for use at any
time.
Installation of the EV charg-
ing stations is a part of the
County’s overall sustainability
framework, principles and ob-
File for council positions by August 24
As reported in the August 1
issue of The Independent, Au-
gust 24 at 1:00 p.m. is the
deadline to file nomination pa-
pers for the positions of Banks
mayor or any of three open
council seats.
The open positions are cur-
rently held by Mayor John Kin-
ski, Councilor Craig Stewart
(Pos. 2), Councilor Brian Biehl
(Pos. 4), and Councilor Christy
Greagor (Pos. 6). As of noon
Monday, August 13, only Kin-
sky and Greagor have filed for
reelection.
The length of the mayoral
term is now two years, and the
council positions are for four
years each. These positions
will be on the November 6
General Election ballot.
All necessary forms and in-
formation regarding nomina-
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