BENICIA HERALD: Interview with Mayor Elizabeth Patterson

Repost from the Benicia Herald online edition [Editor:  Some have questioned the consistency if not the objectivity of the Benicia Herald’s coverage of 2016 candidates for election. Complaints have centered on timing and differences in style and depth of coverage as well as the number of column-inches devoted to each candidate. Kudos and thanks to the … Continue reading BENICIA HERALD: Interview with Mayor Elizabeth Patterson

LETTER SERIES: Kathy Kerridge – how to elect Elizabeth and Steve

[Editor: Kathy Kerridge asked me to help distribute her letter, below.   – RS] How you can help elect Elizabeth Patterson and Steve Young By Kathy Kerridge October 24, 2016 There are only two weeks to go before the election and Mayor Patterson and Steve Young need your help.  This will be a close election and if you want to … Continue reading LETTER SERIES: Kathy Kerridge – how to elect Elizabeth and Steve

Benicia Independent enters a new phase… crucial Benicia elections

By Roger Straw, October 21, 2016 Benicia Independent enters a new phase… Following our astounding victory over Valero’s oil train proposal this fall … BREAKING: Surface Transportation Board rejects Valero petition September 21, 2016 BREAKING: BENICIA CITY COUNCIL DENIES VALERO CRUDE BY RAIL! September 21, 2016 Benicia City Council approves “findings,” officially closes the door on Valero … Continue reading Benicia Independent enters a new phase… crucial Benicia elections

LETTER SERIES: Larnie Fox – “Leadership Style” on the Benicia City Council

[Editor: Benicians are expressing themselves in letters to the editor of our local print newspaper, the Benicia Herald. But the Herald doesn’t publish letters in its online editions – and many Benician’s don’t subscribe. We are posting certain letters here for wider distribution. – RS] “Leadership Style” By Larnie Fox October 21, 2016 Republican mayoral … Continue reading LETTER SERIES: Larnie Fox – “Leadership Style” on the Benicia City Council