Anti-Birdseye PAC spends another $8,400

By Roger Straw, October 30, 2018 The latest campaign finance reports posted by the City of Benicia show that the Anti-Birdseye (Texas-Valero/Labor “Working Families”) PAC has spent additional funds on the following: nearly $600 on 10/25 for “Walking Cards” in support of Birdseye’s opponents, and paid to the Firefighters Print and Design here in Benicia. nearly … Continue reading Anti-Birdseye PAC spends another $8,400

Rocky journey through this local election

By Roger Straw, October 28, 2018 Almost five months ago, I received an invitation to take part in the great democratic tradition of promoting a neighbor for local city governance.  Along with others, I spent limited funds and as much time as I could to talk to folks, organize and campaign.  Some of my friends … Continue reading Rocky journey through this local election

Anti-Birdseye spending increases again today…

By Roger Straw, October 25, 2018 Yet more anti-Birdseye expenditures News gets old fast around here… Just yesterday, the City of Benicia posted on its website, three new Valero/labor PAC Expenditure Reports. Today we learned that Valero/labor submitted three MORE expenditure reports in their bid to buy a seat on Council! The PAC is up … Continue reading Anti-Birdseye spending increases again today…

Outside labor PAC spending in Benicia – AND Vallejo

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald [Editor: See update on total of $154,200 amassed by this giant outsider PAC which is anything but “Working Families.”  – RS] Sacramento trades council donates $40,000 to local contests in Vallejo, Benicia By JOHN GLIDDEN, October 24, 2018 at 3:52 pm A Sacramento-based trades council has gotten involved with local politics by … Continue reading Outside labor PAC spending in Benicia – AND Vallejo