By Vice Mayor Terry Scott, September 10, 2024

I am very pleased to endorse Christina Gilpin-Hayes for Benicia City Council.

Christina has the skills to be a dedicated, tough, articulate, and highly committed new voice on our City Council.

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with Christina several times. During these in-depth conversations, she has expressed her overall vision and long-term goals for Benicia.

I believe Christina possesses:

Character: The ability to take the moral and right path, even when it is strewn with hazards and obstacles. Christina has great personal strength and strong moral character, enabling her to make the right decisions on many of the complex issues we face as a city and as City Council members.

Conviction: The determination to continue the fight to meet objectives despite the odds, by taking a path that may be unpopular but is in the best interest of the entire community. Christina is a person of strong conviction, an advocate for diversity, and will dedicate herself to the common good.

Leadership: The capability to provide a new perspective to problem-solving and lead the council and community through consensus-building and educating the community as we create new opportunities.

Financial Understanding: The city has taken significant steps forward to solve the financial cliff we face. Christina has the experience and training in financial management and exhibits a strong understanding of how finances work. She recognizes that we must work towards a balanced budget while ensuring the quality of life in our community is maintained.

Clearly, Christina, in her business and personal life, has exhibited leadership skills that will add to the depth and understanding of how the Council will manage Benicia’s future.

I have seen how Christina understands how government works, recognizes the roadblocks that need to be overcome, and embraces opportunities, facing the future with excitement and passion.

I appreciate her ability to read the handwriting on the wall and:

• • Interpret it differently,
  • Think differently,
  • Act with resolve,
  • And look after the best interests of all Benicians.

That is why I strongly support and enthusiastically endorse Christina for City Council.

Together, let’s support a leader who will bring fresh, new perspectives and unwavering dedication to our community.

Vote for Christina and continue to build a brighter future for Benicia!

Terry Scott
Vice Mayor
City of Benicia