Steve Young: Are outside corporations and individuals interfering with our local election?

By Steve Young, Benicia Vice-Mayor Benicia voters should be wary of fake polls While relaxing at home last evening, I received a call from a Saratoga phone number. The caller said she was conducting a poll for Research America on the upcoming election for Governor, Senator and City Council.. Having more than a passing interest … Continue reading Steve Young: Are outside corporations and individuals interfering with our local election?

Benicia Herald: City Council candidates discuss issues at Chamber of Commerce forum

Repost from the Benicia Herald City Council candidates discuss issues at Chamber of Commerce forum By Nick Sestanovich, September 13, 2018 Viewers of Wednesday’s Candidate’s Night forum, sponsored by the Benicia Chamber of Commerce, had an opportunity to ask questions of the City Council candidates and learn their perspectives on hot-button issues facing the city. … Continue reading Benicia Herald: City Council candidates discuss issues at Chamber of Commerce forum

Benicia Herald interview with Alan Schwartzman: will not seek re-election

Repost from the Benicia Herald Schwartzman will not seek re-election; no incumbents in City Council race AUGUST 15, 2018 BY NICK SESTANOVICH Councilmember Alan Schwartzman will not be running for re-election, leaving no incumbents running in 2018. (Photo courtesy of City of Benicia) For the first time since 2007, no incumbents will be running in the Benicia … Continue reading Benicia Herald interview with Alan Schwartzman: will not seek re-election

Valllejo Times-Herald: Hughes, Schwartzman not running for re-election to Benicia council

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald [Editor: Thanks to Vallejo Times-Herald reporter John Glidden for this. Like so many print newspapers, the Times-Herald is operating under severe financial duress.  We recently lost the Times-Herald’s only Benicia reporter, and last I knew, the paper had no plans to cover news in Benicia. Yay – thanks John! – RS] … Continue reading Valllejo Times-Herald: Hughes, Schwartzman not running for re-election to Benicia council