Valero PAC lays out $10,000 for big social media buy, total now at $73K

By Roger Straw, November 1, 2022 Late today, Benicia City Clerk Lisa Wolfe posted two more campaign finance reports submitted by the Valero PAC.  These reports shed light on the expenditure of an additional $18,698.61 to elect their preferred candidates for Benicia City Council. $10,000 of this amount is for a massive social media campaign. … Continue reading Valero PAC lays out $10,000 for big social media buy, total now at $73K

Jan Cox Golovich: Many thanks to those exposing Valero’s corrupt influence

The overwhelming response from the community when Valero’s campaign contributions and deceptive practices are exposed is one of outrage. By Jan Cox Golovich, November 1, 2022 I would like to express my appreciation to the many community people who have worked diligently to expose the corruption of our local city council elections with Valero’s efforts … Continue reading Jan Cox Golovich: Many thanks to those exposing Valero’s corrupt influence

Benicia to Protest Valero Election Meddling This Wednesday 5pm

By email, October 31, 2022 Protest Rally against Valero’s Pollution of Benicia’s Elections! What: Rally in protest of Valero’s meddling in local elections (please bring a sign) Where:  Near SW corner of 1st Street and Military Way, Benicia, below park gazebo When: Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 5 pm Benicians have had enough of the huge, … Continue reading Benicia to Protest Valero Election Meddling This Wednesday 5pm

Benicia Mayor blasts deceptive Valero PAC flyer

We gave no permission for them to use our photos in this obvious attempt to confuse voters about whom we support. By Benicia Mayor Steve Young, October 28, 2022 A recent glossy mailer from the Valero PAC sent in support of Christina Strawbridge and Lionel Largaespada could not be more deceptive. It implies that all … Continue reading Benicia Mayor blasts deceptive Valero PAC flyer