San Carlos considers using PGE Money for Infrastructure Improvements

Why can San Carlos consider using PGE money for infrastructure improvements, but Mayor Ruane won’t even consider a discussion on the topic?

http://www.smdailyjournal.com/articles/lnews/2017-05-17/san-carlos-to-review-use-of-its-pge-settlement-city-officials-consider-infrastructure-projects-resident-input-for-6-million/1776425180401.html