John Ryan – Some background on political ambitions of Christina and Scott Strawbridge

[Editorial disclaimer: the following letter appeared on several social media sites and was printed in the Benicia Herald on October 11. It is questionable whether it is fair to characterize a candidate by reference to their spouse, but in this case, the complex political connections are relatively clear, and should be aired if not swallowed … Continue reading John Ryan – Some background on political ambitions of Christina and Scott Strawbridge

Candidates for Benicia Mayor and Council – written answers to questions on key issues

[BenIndy editor: Many thanks to Benicia Herald editor Galen Kusic for gathering together in one place the following Benicia candidates’ written responses to questions on key issues.  I am hopeful that in future I can re-format this Q&A so that all candidate responses to each question appear side-by-side for an easier voter comparison.  Stay tuned … Continue reading Candidates for Benicia Mayor and Council – written answers to questions on key issues

Game Over for the Oil Industry, What Will Benicia Do?

By Grant Cooke, Benicia resident and President, AgTech Blends, September 14, 2020 During the 2016 resistance to Valero’s horrendous attempt to bring crude oil by rail into Benicia, I urged the city council to rethink its dependence on Valero for the bulk of its tax support. I suggested then that we move away from being … Continue reading Game Over for the Oil Industry, What Will Benicia Do?

Benicia Candidate Forum – Progressive Democrats interview Mayor and Council candidates

Repost from ProgressiveDemocratsOfBenicia.org, (Also appearing in the print edition of the Benicia Herald), August 15, 2020 Election Season Jump Starts with Candidate Forum at Progressive Democrats of Benicia This article does not imply endorsement.  Our endorsement vote is currently in progress. Results to be posted on August 19. (Benicia, CA) – Benicia’s election season was … Continue reading Benicia Candidate Forum – Progressive Democrats interview Mayor and Council candidates