Benicia City Council approves housing element plan despite concerns

[Editor – Coverage of Council’s ‘Housing Element’ decision on January 24.  For additional background, see earlier stories on BenIndy below.  – R.S.] The Vallejo Sun, by Ryan Geller, February 2, 2023 BENICIA – The Benicia City Council unanimously approved zoning amendments this week to facilitate new housing over the next eight years as part of a … Continue reading Benicia City Council approves housing element plan despite concerns

Protect our historic districts and places on the National Register – the highest level recognition of historic significance

By Elizabeth Patterson and Steve Goetz, January 19, 2023 Please attend the City Council public hearing on the Housing Element scheduled for 6:00 pm on January 24, in-person or via Zoom.  You don’t have to say anything, just show your support for those who do say something Adopt the Environmentally Superior alternative project By adopting … Continue reading Protect our historic districts and places on the National Register – the highest level recognition of historic significance

Birdseye and Scott take oath of office as members of Benicia’s City Council

New Benicia Councilmembers sworn in Benicia Herald, December 16, 2022 BENICIA – At the December 6 City Council meeting, newly elected Councilmembers Terry Scott and Kari Birdseye were sworn in to serve the next four years. Former Councilmembers Lionel Largaespada and Christina Strawbridge were honored for their service to the City and gave speeches thanking … Continue reading Birdseye and Scott take oath of office as members of Benicia’s City Council

Benicia voters appear to reject incumbents, Valero in City Council election

Councilmember Lionel Largaespada wrote on Facebook that he called retired executive Terry Scott and planning commissioner Kari Birdseye to congratulate them. The Vallejo Sun, by Scott Morris, Nov 11, 2022 BENICIA – Benicia voters appear to have ousted incumbent city councilmembers who drew substantial monetary support from oil manufacturer Valero, as two challengers who have … Continue reading Benicia voters appear to reject incumbents, Valero in City Council election