Christina’s comments, with my apologies and rebuttals By Roger Straw, October 13, 2018 In Friday’s Benicia Independent newsletter, I wrote that the one Benicia City Council candidate who stands out as a shepherd of the planet’s future is Kari Birdseye. I pointed out that candidate Christina Strawbridge made a huge difference in 2016, voting to … Continue reading Candidate Strawbridge defends her environmental record – the Benicia Independent responds→
By Roger Straw, October 12, 2018 MY LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE – THE CLIMATE AND OUR LOCAL ELECTION For the first 35 years of my adult life, my priority was on peace and freedom, justice and equality under the law. That and helping folks in need. Sometime in 2007, a … Continue reading Our Benicia Election is a referendum on Climate Change→
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→
By Roger Straw, December 23, 2016 Benicia Mayor on Valero’s decision not to sue In an email sent yesterday, Benicia’s recently re-elected Mayor Elizabeth Patterson offered the following statement on Valero Energy Corporation’s reversal of its plan to take the City to court: I am pleased that Valero called to say that they would not sue … Continue reading Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson comments on Valero decision not to sue→
