Mayor Steve Young: Endorsement for Kari Birdseye for Benicia City Council

She is, in my opinion, the single most qualified candidate for Council we have seen in the last dozen years. By Benicia Mayor Steve Young, October 7, 2022 I want to issue my strongest possible endorsement for Kari Birdseye in her campaign for Benicia City Council. She is, in my opinion, the single most qualified … Continue reading Mayor Steve Young: Endorsement for Kari Birdseye for Benicia City Council

Housing in Benicia – Mayor Steve Young

[Editor: Benicia’s housing needs, California regulatory requirements and regulations, and potential locations for new housing in Benicia are now being debated among residents and at our Planning Commission and City Council.  The issues are complex and opinion is divided among friends and colleagues.  See also perspective by former Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson.  – R.S.] Mayor … Continue reading Housing in Benicia – Mayor Steve Young

Benicia Mayor Steve Young on racism in Benicia: ‘We do, in fact, have a problem’

Steve Young on Facebook, April 18, 2021 On the hate crime last weekend and the arrest I recently received an email from a member of the community asking me to push back against the idea that Benicia has a problem with racism. They argued that Benicia Black Lives Matter is overstating the degree of racism … Continue reading Benicia Mayor Steve Young on racism in Benicia: ‘We do, in fact, have a problem’

Benicia Mayor Steve Young opposes recall – Don’t sign the petition!

BUSD School Board recall attempt From Steve Young’s Facebook page… On the proposed recall of two Benicia school board members: Recalls, to me, should be used in instances of bad behavior, malfeasance, or other serious offenses. Recalling someone because you don’t like their vote on an issue does not meet that test.  That is what … Continue reading Benicia Mayor Steve Young opposes recall – Don’t sign the petition!