Category Archives: Progressive Democrats of Benicia

Progressive Dems to consider “Silent Spring in Benicia?”

There has been a LOT of talk on Benicia Nextdoor about the toxic health effects of using Roundup here in Benicia.  (See Roundup is not Innocent Weed Killer and Silent Spring of East side Benicia.)

The Progressive Democrats of Benicia will offer a forum with local and regional speakers on the topic on June 11.  See information below…

NEXT MEETING – JUNE 11, 2019 – “SILENT SPRING IN BENICIA?

June 11, Tues 7:00 pm
Benicia Library
Dona Benicia room

Silent Spring in Benicia?”  Let’s talk about herbicides and pesticides.

  • Who – if anyone – is still using Roundup in Benicia?
  • What can be done to stop it?

We will have brief reports by a representative from the City of Benicia and a representative from Benicia Unified School District, and we hope to have someone from Solano County.  Bring your concerns and questions!

Expert speakers will include:

We will also hear from Sustainable Solano about alternatives to glyphosate products.

Hope to see you there!

Ralph Dennis, PDB Chair

Ralph Dennis
Chair

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Video: Rep. Mike Thompson town hall in Benicia

Repost from Progressive Democrats of Benicia
[Editor: Rep. Thompson continues to impress me with his strong record of support on progressive issues across the board.  Watch the video for his views on gun violence prevention, the Green New Deal / global warming, health care, taxes / economic inequality, immigration, and more.  – R.S.]

March 19, 2019

Many thanks to Benicia videographer Dr. Constance Beutel, who filmed our March 18 Town Hall with U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson at the Benicia Senior Center.  The event was co-sponsored by Progressive Democrats of Benicia, Carquinez Patriotic Resistance, and Vallejo-Benicia Indivisible for Justice.

Benicia’s Progressive Dems host distinguished panel of women leaders, Fri., March 8

From ProgressiveDemocratsOfBenicia.com

2020: Women Stepping Up in Benicia

  • Celebrate International Women’s Day – Women making a difference!
  • Women’s leadership forum – learn about leadership opportunities for women of all ages and life stages from local leaders.
March 8 is International Women’s Day!
Come celebrate, 7-9pm
Arts Benicia, 991 Tyler St., Suite 114

Panelists:

  • Betty Yee, California State Controller since 2015
  • Susannah Delano, Executive Director, Close the Gap California
  • Linda Escalante, So. CA Legislative Director, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
  • Cora Young, Field Representative, Congressman Mike Thompson

Opening remarks by Mayor Elizabeth Patterson
Moderated by Kari Birdseye

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
PLAN TO ATTEND ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 7PM!


Download the poster – distribute far and wide!