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San Francisco committee backs sending resolution urging Gov. Newsom to withhold PG&E safety certificate
Summary
The committee voted to send to the full Board a resolution urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to withhold PG&E’s safety certificate and for state regulators to hold the utility accountable after testimony from community groups alleging negligence, wildfire liability and costly delays to city projects.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee on July 7 voted to send a resolution to the full Board urging Gov. Gavin Newsom and state regulators to withhold issuance of Pacific Gas and Electric Co.’s safety certificate until the utility is held accountable.
Vice Chair Connie Chan, sponsor of the item, said in opening remarks that PG&E’s negligence has "continued to contribute to our worsening climate…
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