Valero PAC no longer exists, ‘General Purpose Committee’ now operating in its place

By Roger Straw, October 11, 2022 We learned yesterday that in 2019, the Valero-Benicia-based Political Action Committee (PAC) known locally as “Working Families…” submitted a form to the California Secretary of State reorganizing itself with a new name. It would no longer be a PAC; rather it would operate as a “General Purpose Committee” under … Continue reading Valero PAC no longer exists, ‘General Purpose Committee’ now operating in its place

Craig Snider: Think Twice Before Supporting Largaespada and Strawbridge

…we can make a constructive change this November by replacing both with Terry Scott and Kari Birdseye. By Craig Snider, October 9, 2022 With the Benicia City Council election in full swing, I’ve read with interest various opinions about the candidates. But two candidates stand out for their anti-public health and antibusiness development stances: Largaespada … Continue reading Craig Snider: Think Twice Before Supporting Largaespada and Strawbridge

Pat Toth-Smith: Vote for the endorsed Democrats for Benicia City Council

Terry Scott and Kari Birdseye for Benicia City Council By Pat Toth-Smith, October 9, 2022 Of the Democratic Party candidates running for the two open seats on Benicia’s City Council this election season, Terry Scott and Kari Birdseye won the endorsement vote of the California Democratic Party by way of the Solano County Democratic Central … Continue reading Pat Toth-Smith: Vote for the endorsed Democrats for Benicia City Council

Bob Berman: Not just words but actions

Kari is dedicated to making Benicia better By Bob Berman, September 25, 2022 I support Kari Birdseye for the Benicia City Council. In my opinion Kari is dedicated to making Benicia better. This has been shown not just by Kari’s words but by her actions. As a Benicia planning commissioner, and more recently as its … Continue reading Bob Berman: Not just words but actions