Benicia City Council Initiates Draft Industrial Safety Ordinance Process

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2023 – Benicia, CA – On Tuesday, the Benicia City Council unanimously approved a proposal by Vice Mayor Terry Scott and Councilwoman Kari Birdseye to instruct staff, under the direction of a Council subcommittee led by the two, to conduct research, solicit substantial expert and public input and produce … Continue reading Benicia City Council Initiates Draft Industrial Safety Ordinance Process

TODAY! – Ask City Council to protect Benicia’s health and safety at the Dec. 19 Council Meeting

A Message from the Benicia ISO Working Group: The crucial City Council meeting on whether Benicia should consider an Industrial Safety Ordinance will take place on TODAY, Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6 pm at the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 230 East L Street. It is vital that supporters of a strong ISO attend … Continue reading TODAY! – Ask City Council to protect Benicia’s health and safety at the Dec. 19 Council Meeting

Ask City Council to protect Benicia’s health and safety at the Dec. 19 Council Meeting

 A Message from the Benicia ISO Working Group: The crucial City Council meeting on whether Benicia should consider an Industrial Safety Ordinance will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 6 pm at the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 230 East L Street, It is vital that supporters of a strong ISO attend … Continue reading Ask City Council to protect Benicia’s health and safety at the Dec. 19 Council Meeting

Another flaring incident at troubled Martinez Refining Company; strong odor felt for miles (again)

[Note from BenIndy: On Tuesday, December 19, at 6pm, Benicia City Council will be considering taking the second step in a two-step process that would direct staff to examine bringing an Industrial Safety Ordinance to Benicia. Benicia residents have long wished for the same standards, mechanisms, and systems of care afforded to Martinez through Contra … Continue reading Another flaring incident at troubled Martinez Refining Company; strong odor felt for miles (again)