Steve Young: Benicia City Council to consider re-writing cannabis rules on May 7

[Editor: Attend City Council on May 7 if at all possible.  This is an issue of fairness and could affect Benicia’s economic viability and reputation.  If you can’t attend, check out How to write to Council and staff.  – R.S.] By Steve Young, Benicia City Council member On May 7, the City Council will consider … Continue reading Steve Young: Benicia City Council to consider re-writing cannabis rules on May 7

Vice Mayor Steve Young: letter from former City Attorney of Santa Rosa

Repost from a Benicia Nextdoor post City Council Meeting on Air Monitors By Steve Young, Benicia Vice Mayor, November 21, 2018 It’s not often that the Council receives the kind of letter copied below. It is from Brien Farrell, the former City Attorney of Santa Rosa, who has retired here in town. I thank Mr. … Continue reading Vice Mayor Steve Young: letter from former City Attorney of Santa Rosa

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?

LETTER SERIES: Beverly Edmonds – Follow the money; Steve Young keeps it local

[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. (This letter also appeared in the Vallejo Times-Herald print edition on November … Continue reading LETTER SERIES: Beverly Edmonds – Follow the money; Steve Young keeps it local