WEDNESDAY SEPT 4 (7pm tonight!)– Zoom in on School Board Candidates AND Ballot Measures!
The Progressive Democrats of Benicia (PDB) are hosting a candidate forum on Wednesday, September 4, at 7pm via Zoom (sign-in details on the PDB website). This virtual event, which is free and open to all regardless of city of residence or political party, will feature interviews with Democratic candidates vying for local office. (Find out more about the candidates on the PDB website.)
This is YOUR opportunity to engage with local Democratic candidates and gain insights into their positions on key issues affecting Benicia and to learn about the important measures on this fall’s ballot. Everyone is welcome.
THURSDAY SEPT 5 – Air District hosting Informational Webinar on Refinery Corridor Air Monitoring Community Workgroup
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is launching a new program to take the first step to improve air monitoring during unplanned incidents at the Bay Area refineries.
We are hosting a webinar this Thursday (9/5) from 4-5 pm to provide community members with an overview of the particulate monitoring program and ways to get involved, including a community workgroup that will guide the program’s development and implementation. See the email below for additional details.
If you are interested in attending, you must register in advance using this link. Please also feel free to forward this message to others who may be interested in attending.
If you have any questions, you can reach us at bayaircenter@baaqmd.gov.
FRIDAY SEPT 6 – Assemblywoman Lori Wilson available for conversations in Benicia
Benicia’s Assemblywoman, Lori D. Wilson, along with her district and capitol staffs, will be at Benicia City Hall for a District 11 event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept 6.
There are two options to meet with Wilson’s office:
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- Wilson’s staff will be on site for drop-in discussions between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- If you wish to speak with Wilson herself, you can schedule a 10-minute, one-on-one meeting between 1 and 4:30 p.m. Reach out to Tisha Simpson to schedule your time by emailing: tisha.simpson@asm.ca.gov. Click here to send email.
All events are at Benicia City Hall chamber, 250 E. L St.
From Assemblywoman Wilson’s invitation: This event offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with your elected representative, where our dedicated District and Capitol staff will be ready to hear and address your concerns, ideas, and feedback.
- 10:00 AM – 10:55 AM City Departments and Special Districts
- 11:00 AM – 11:55 AM Local Businesses and Nonprofits
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch
- 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM Scheduled one-on-one appointments (no drop-ins)
Wilson’s website is https://a11.asmdc.org. You can link to her legislative proposals on the page.
Wilson is seeking her second full term in the Assembly. She is in a runoff election on Nov. 5 against Republican Dave Ennis.
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