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Public chargers are most often found west of Troost Avenue, which has represented Kansas City’s economic and racial dividing line for decades.
The project, which would cost nearly $70 million, was criticized by some residents for its use of fossil fuels.
The forum is 10 a.m. Saturday, and people can log onto www.indyenergy.org that morning to follow or participate.
The two turbines, which can generate up to 84 megawatts, would go at the site of shuttered Blue Valley power plant and replace IPL's aging six combustion turbines engines.
Rowland, a state representative, finished atop a six-person field in the primary last week. Weir, seeking a third four-year term, received just 106 more votes than third-place finisher Colleen Huff to advance to the April 5 general election. On Wednesday, Weir dropped out of the race.