Andy Sellers (UTC) previewed the 2026 EV policy statement sections covering rate recovery mechanisms (including an adoption threshold), rate design to support managed charging, reliability and interoperability metrics, and expectations for more frequent transportation electrification planning.

After hours of public comment and council debate, Evanston approved a revised request for proposals (RFP) to update its zoning code, adding explicit consultant qualifications for economic and fiscal analysis; a separate motion to require an independent third‑party impact study failed on a tied vote.