‘BenIndy’ will return to more frequent focus on issues other than COVID-19 The Benicia Independent, by Roger Straw, May 25, 2022 Friends, family and neighbors near and far – it’s been a looong and sometimes lonely road here at the wheel, driving and maintaining the clean-energy vehicle known as the Benicia Independent. Now, having passed … Continue reading Benicia Independent announces new directions
Benicia residents gather in large numbers, hear powerful speeches, lift great signs, march to Benicia State Capitol Benicia Independent, by Roger Straw, May 15, 2022 When we heard about the Supreme Court’s draft opinion that would gut women’s right to choose, we knew that a fierce opposition would erupt all over the nation. Few dared … Continue reading Benicia Rally in support of Roe v. Wade – photos, video
The Vallejo Sun, By John Glidden, Feb 15, 2022 BENICIA – Mayor Steve Young says he’s displeased that Valero Benicia Refinery is poised once again to spend a large sum of money during the upcoming city council election. The refinery dumped $200,000 into its Working Families for a Strong Benicia PAC last December, giving the PAC more than … Continue reading Benicia’s mayor calls out Valero’s big war chest ahead of election
Here We Go Again On social media, by Steve Young, Benicia I want to emphasize that I am writing today not as the Mayor, but rather an interested Benicia resident and voter. I also want to state that I understand the importance of Valero to our local economy as a major employer and taxpayer and … Continue reading Here We Go Again – Benicia candidates and voters must reject Valero’s big money