Repost from the Benicia Herald [Editor: This is an incredibly important look at Benicia’s past and future: “For multiple historic and geographic reasons, the city has basically missed the Bay Area’s burgeoning prosperity. While the town’s leaders pushed back against the insanity of bringing in Bakken crude by 50-car trains, no one has yet confronted … Continue reading GRANT COOKE: Benicia’s future at stake in local election
Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald Move forward with Patterson By Karen Martinez Berndt, November 2, 2016 I am voting to re-elect Elizabeth Patterson as the Mayor of Benicia. She exemplifies the many attributes of successful leadership: • Tenacious — Championing the expressed interests of Benicia residents and others. • Intelligent — Constantly expanding her horizons … Continue reading LETTER SERIES: Karen Martinez Berndt – Move forward with Patterson
[Editor: Benicians are expressing themselves in letters to the editor of our local print newspaper, the Benicia Herald. But the Herald doesn’t publish letters in its online editions – and many Benician’s don’t subscribe. We are posting certain letters here for wider distribution. – RS] Elizabeth Patterson, a mayor with courage, vision and heart By Delaine … Continue reading LETTER SERIES: Delaine Eastin – Elizabeth Patterson, a mayor with courage, vision and heart
Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald Steve Young wants to bring his local governance experience to Benicia office By Katy St. Clair, 10/31/16, 6:54 PM PDT Steve Young is hoping to put his experience in the field of local government to work for Benicia by serving on the City Council. Originally from Burbank, he has worked … Continue reading VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: Steve Young wants to bring his local governance experience to Benicia office