Valero PAC final 2020 campaign spending report: over $227,000 spent in failed bid

By Roger Straw, November 16, 2020 Valero PAC spends over $227,000 in failed bid to oppose Mayor-elect Steve Young, discloses $128,173 of that total in outstanding debt The anti-Young Valero PAC submitted two more campaign financial reports as required by law on November 6, 2020. Form_460_Pre_Election_4.pdf shows the following: During the period Oct. 26 – … Continue reading Valero PAC final 2020 campaign spending report: over $227,000 spent in failed bid

FIRST LOOK: Valero PAC report shows $248,111 on hand to influence Benicia’s 2020 election

Link to Valero’s Campaign Finance Report below… By Roger Straw, February 8, 2020 Valero and it’s labor force will once again have more money to spend than any of the candidates running for office in Benicia this year.  Most likely more than all candidates combined. On November 20, 2019 Valero added $200,000 to a carry-over … Continue reading FIRST LOOK: Valero PAC report shows $248,111 on hand to influence Benicia’s 2020 election

Stephen Golub: Benicia Strong: Understanding and Rising to the Challenge of Valero’s Decision

Valero Benicia Refinery to “idle, restructure, or cease refining operations” by next year By Stephen Golub, Benicia resident and author, “Benicia and Beyond” column in the Benicia Herald, April 20, 2025 Valero’s Wednesday notification to the California Energy Commission “of its current intent to idle, restructure, or cease refining operations” at its Benicia refinery by … Continue reading Stephen Golub: Benicia Strong: Understanding and Rising to the Challenge of Valero’s Decision

Baykeeper wins $2.38 million pollution settlement against Valero and Amports

[BenIndy: This win shows why Benicia residents are demanding local oversight through the enactment of an Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO). While we’re grateful to Baykeeper for taking a stand for our health and safety, we shouldn’t have to rely on nonprofits for protection. Nor should we accept City leaders’ seeming reluctance to rock the boat … Continue reading Baykeeper wins $2.38 million pollution settlement against Valero and Amports