The Daily News could not get comment from the Street administration on the Verna-Tasco letter. Spokeswoman Luz Cardenas said she was unaware of it. The unexpected resignation of Verna and Tasco from this power-sharing arrangement may have serious consequences for Street as he tries to stabilize PGW this spring. Council has a Tasco bill before it that would abolish the current PGW board, which is appointed by the mayor, in favor of a Gas Commission that would act as the new board. It would be appointed by Council, the mayor and the city controller.
Street vehemently opposes the bill.
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