Incident handled well The Valero flareup was handled very well by both Valero and the city of Benicia. We all should be giving them a standing ovation for their very fine job. That does not seem to be how the mayor looks at it. I understand her concerns, but to get answers as fast as […]
Letter: Protecting public art
Protecting public art I enjoyed the article in the April 30 edition about the proposal of more public art in Benicia. That’s a great idea, but let’s not forget about what we already have. The Granizo tiles are a wonderful example of art and history as well as craftmanship that have withstood the years.I have […]
Letters: Bogged down council
Bogged down council As I watch the City Council meetings, I wonder just what is motivating the mayor and councilmembers. The mayor is showing she has no leadership skills, yet she still gets elected and elected. It appears this fine city has slipped very far left-leaning in the socialist progressive mold. The council wastes time […]
Letters: Too soon to vote on merger
Too soon to vote on merger I am writing to express my support for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU 1021) and its representation of the Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) employees. As a member of the ABAG Regional Planning Committee, I am informed about a proposal to merge the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) […]
Letters: Congratulations, Carquinez Village
Congratulations, Carquinez Village For more than two years, Benicia residents Lois Requist and Judie Donaldson have spent countless hours working with the community and local organizations – recruiting members and volunteers along the way – to bring the vision and mission of Carquinez Village to fruition. The launch of Carquinez Village, which took place on […]
Letters: Concern for residents?
Where are the concerns for residents? It appears the City Council led by Mayor Patterson, is not concerned about the upcoming budget crisis. It is about time that the residents take notice of this. It seems the city will be able to get around the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 budgets, but then the real issues will […]
Letters: Cannabis, supervisor’s office hours and more
Call it cannabis Nearly two-thirds of Benicia voters indicated approval of Prop. 64 regarding adult use of cannabis. The last time Benicia voters were asked to consider cannabis legalization, by Proposition 19 of 2010, it was narrowly approved here despite failing at state and county levels. In my opinion, the greater Benicia community has demonstrated […]
Letters: BERT and BAAQMD
A highly useful class I would like to thank the Benicia Fire Department for the excellent BERT (Benicia Emergency Response Team) training they provided, free of charge, to interested members of our community. I was part of Class No. 31, and for six weeks attended a three-hour class each Monday night. This past Saturday, March […]
Letters: Matt’s inspiring reflections
Matt’s inspiring reflections What a relief to turn to the editorial page of the Benicia Herald on Friday, March 24 to find the wonderful column by Matt Talbot. I enjoyed Mr. Talbot’s reflections and insights so much, particularly his commentary about the child’s birthday party at the rest home and his nostalgic return to his […]
Letters: Freedom of the press
Freedom of the press This is in response to Denise Millazzo’ March 21 letter. I believe in freedom of the press. Your right to that has been upheld, and that will continue. It is also my right, which I do hope you also will respect. My letters are fact-driven and in a straightforward style. I […]