Times-Herald: Benicia City Council votes against district elections

Vallejo Times-Herald, by John Glidden, January 22, 2020 BENICIA — District elections won’t be coming to Benicia anytime soon. The Benicia City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to keep its current election format in which the mayor and four councilmembers are elected by voters across the city. City Attorney Benjamin Stock sought direction to see … Continue reading Times-Herald: Benicia City Council votes against district elections

BREAKING: Benicia City Council votes to continue At-Large elections

By Roger Straw, January 22, 2020 4-1 vote: Young, Campbell, Largaespada and Patterson YES, Strawbridge NO Late last night, Benicia resident Judi Sullivan reported: “…For those who weren’t there or didn’t watch the vote, it was four to one to keep the ‘at large’ elections instead of switching to district ones mandated by the state … Continue reading BREAKING: Benicia City Council votes to continue At-Large elections

Benicia Lights for Liberty – a perspective, by Jean Walker

Lights for Liberty, a candlelight vigil to end human detention camps – a particpant’s thoughts By Jean Walker, July 12, 2019 The early evening summer sun simmered in the western sky, shining like a beacon upon the group gathered within and around the gazebo at Benicia City Park Friday evening. I later overheard the crowd … Continue reading Benicia Lights for Liberty – a perspective, by Jean Walker

After Two Major Refinery Accidents, Valero and Benicia Take Steps To Work Better Together

[Editor: In addition to coverage of the current news story, KQED’s Ted Goldberg presents here an excellent summary of Benicia/Valero issues over the last 3 years.  – R.S.] After Two Major Refinery Accidents, Valero and Benicia Take Steps To Work Better Together By Ted Goldberg, KQED, Jun 25, 2019 Benicia officials are set to consider … Continue reading After Two Major Refinery Accidents, Valero and Benicia Take Steps To Work Better Together