Polling companies decline to provide Benicia with survey questions

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald [Editor – Thanks to Times-Herald reporter John Glidden for requesting poll questions and call data from Valero. The polling companies refuse to comply with City Attorney McLaughlin’s request, but Valero paid for the poll and thus owns the poll information. So far, not a word from Valero. BUT… guess what. … Continue reading Polling companies decline to provide Benicia with survey questions

Campbell wanted to sue immediately over push poll; Largaespada defends himself

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald [BenIndy Editor: I believe that no current Benicia City Council candidate was involved in nor favors push polls. But the reason for Valero to smear one candidate and lift another is clear. Valero can’t be unaware that Mr. Largaespada stood firm with Valero and against the will of the people during … Continue reading Campbell wanted to sue immediately over push poll; Largaespada defends himself

Valero paid for smear campaign, survey attorney claims it was not a “push poll”

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald [Editor:  Download City Attorney’s Oct. 5 letter here.  – R.S.] Valero refinery sponsored survey calls, Benicia City Attorney says By John Glidden, October 5, 2018 at 5:32 pm BENICIA — The mystery of who sponsored a poll to survey Benicia residents about the upcoming City Council election has been solved. Officials with … Continue reading Valero paid for smear campaign, survey attorney claims it was not a “push poll”

Benicia City Council directs city attorney to take action against push poll

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald Benicia City Council directs city attorney to take action against push poll By JOHN GLIDDEN, October 3, 2018 at 5:55 pm BENICIA — Fearing an outside group or person is attempting to negatively influence the City Council elections, councilors took action Tuesday night. The council in closed session directed City Attorney Heather McLaughlin to contact … Continue reading Benicia City Council directs city attorney to take action against push poll