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”

VIDEO: City Council announcement of legal action on push poll

Excerpt from Benicia City Council video, October 2, 2018 This 7 minute video begins with City Attorney Heather McLaughlin reporting action taken by the Council in closed session to initiate legal action on the recent “push poll” attack, and includes comments by Vice Mayor Steve Young, Council member Tom Campbell and Mayor Elizabeth Patterson. (See … Continue reading VIDEO: City Council announcement of legal action on 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