Thanks to Benicia watchdog and activist Marilyn Bardet and to KCBC host John Yazel’s Community Focus for these two half-hour radio interviews. Marilyn offers detailed background on the oil and rail industries, the crude by rail boom and the deeply flawed proposal by Benicia’s Valero Refinery. An excellent, wide-ranging expert presentation. KCBC – Community Focus – Oil … Continue reading Marilyn Bardet interviews
Repost from The Rose Foundation [Editor: We are so proud of our colleague and friend, Marilyn Bardet. This honor is more than well-deserved. What would Benicia be without her sharp eyes and driving, precision vocabulary on issues of community health and safety. Don’t miss the photos and videos far below. – RS] 2014 Anthony Prize … Continue reading “Stop Crude by Rail” Benicia Activist Marilyn Bardet Honored With 13th Annual Anthony Grassroots Prize
[BenIndy: This win shows why Benicia residents are demanding local oversight through the enactment of an Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO). While we’re grateful to Baykeeper for taking a stand for our health and safety, we shouldn’t have to rely on nonprofits for protection. Nor should we accept City leaders’ seeming reluctance to rock the boat … Continue reading Baykeeper wins $2.38 million pollution settlement against Valero and Amports
By Marilyn Bardet, December 12, 2023 At the Dec 19th’s council meeting, the mayor and city council members will be making a watershed decision in the two-step agenda process begun in September, whether to move to direct staff to prepare a model industrial safety ordinance for Benicia [“ISO”] for future consideration. I am urging a … Continue reading We’re asking City Council to take the “second step” toward adopting an ISO in Benicia. Here’s how you can help
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