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LYNNWOOD, WA, May 21, 2025 -On Monday, May 19, the City of Lynnwood introduced its first public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the parking lot of City Hall, located within its Civic Campus. Community members can now charge their electric vehicles at one of the six available charging spaces near the entrance of City Hall while enjoying various amenities at the Civic Campus.
The planning for this initiative began in early 2023, with funding received in January 2024. Groundbreaking occurred in October 2024, and the project was officially completed earlier this month.
The City secured nearly $800,000 in grant funding for its EV charging projects, including $76,450 from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grants Program and $664,856 from the Washington Department of Commerce’s Washington State Electric Vehicle Charging Program Grant. Additionally, the City was awarded a $66,142 grant from the Washington Department of Commerce to help install charging stations for its EV fleet.
“I am so excited that we now offer EV charging at our Civic Campus. Our community members can now charge up while taking a fitness class at the Rec Center, checking out a book (or two) at the Lynnwood Library, or while taking a stroll along our beautiful Mesika Trail,” said City of Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, pictured here with the first user of the City's EV charging station. “Thank you to the incredible staff who were instrumental in making this project a reality!”
The City also received other funding for its fleet charging stations along with funds set aside for city building capital improvements. Its increasing EV fleet aligns with the City’s efforts to update its electrical infrastructure and identify the alternative fuel vehicles that it can add to its fleet. This approach to fleet vehicles aims to reduce maintenance, fuel, and capital costs compared to other vehicle options.
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“By expanding our EV infrastructure, we’re taking a practical step toward reducing emissions, supporting clean transportation, and preparing for the growth of electric vehicles in our region. We’re also demonstrating what’s possible when cities lead with purpose, work collaboratively, and prioritize sustainability in the decisions we make,” said Public Works Deputy Director Marcie MacQuarrie. “This is a proud moment for Lynnwood, and one that I hope will inspire continued progress as we build a more connected and climate-resilient community.”
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Contact:
Nathan MacDonald
Communications and Public Affairs Manager
City of Lynnwood
communications@lynnwoodwa.gov
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