By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette Special to the Herald A bill amendment written by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson to provide targeted tax relief for victims of natural disasters, was rejected by the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Napa Democrat said he isn’t happy about it. Thompson, who represents Benicia, said in […]
Birdseye nets endorsements from Rep. Thompson, local Democratic groups
Staff Report Kari Birdseye, chair of the Benicia Planning Commission and a candidate in the City Council election, garnered four endorsements over the last two weeks, including one from Benicia’s representative in Congress, Rep. Mike Thompson. “I’ve endorsed Kari because she shares our vision of serving the community to make Benicia the best that it […]
Thompson shares insight on those seeking asylum, entrance to US
By Donna Beth Weilenman Martinez News-Gazette The latest group of people who are trying to enter the United States through amnesty or asylum are coming from conditions that have made them desperate, said United States Representative Mike Thompson. “These folks are unsafe in their home spot,” he said. “They are appealing to the United States […]
Gizzi elected to judgeship; Newsom, Feinstein, Thompson advance, plus how Solano voted in other races
With all precincts in Solano County reporting as of Wednesday, Benicia practicing attorney Steve Gizzi has won a victory over prosecutor John Coffer in the race for judge on the Solano Superior Court. Gizzi, who had served on the Benicia City Council from 1996 to 2002, had received 54 percent of the vote to Coffer’s […]
PHOTOS: Mike Thompson bike ride
Rep. Mike Thompson led his constituents on a bike ride Sunday from the corner of First and B streets to the Benicia State recreation Area and back. Participants had the opportunity to donate to Benicia Unified School District’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) program. (All photos are by George Johnston)
Benicia High Schoolers honored as Solano student leaders by Rep. Thompson
Staff Report Four students were recognized by Rep. Mike Thompson for the 2018 Student Leaders of the Year in Solano County, including two from Benicia High School. The students were nominated and selected based on their academic achievements, student leadership, community engagement and contributions to Solano County. Benicia High senior Carson Rendell was honored for […]
Letters: Thompson’s voting record and Benicia Chamber Players
Dark money In today’s episode of Antiestablishmentariansm (yes, its a word, look it up) we’re going to talk a little bit about dark money. That’s a term that I think might have a few definitions. To me, that term refers to the money received by a politician, that influences that politician to vote against the […]
Mike Thompson hosting bike ride in Benicia
Opportunity to donate to STEAM program available Next Sunday, Benicians will have the opportunity to meet with their congressman while getting some exercise. Rep. Mike Thompson will be coming to town for a bike ride. In commemoration of Bike Month, Thompson is making the rounds and going on bicycle rides with his constituents. On May […]
Letters: Debating Mike Thompson and getting out the vote
The quest to debate Hello. For those who don’t know my name, I am a congressional candidate here in District 5. As a Green, it is not always easy to get my voice out there to be heard by you, the voting public. I write these letters, but my good friends that publish the news […]
Letters: Mike Thompson and fashion fundraiser
One way to look at it Resgarding Rachel Binah’s April 20 response to my comments about Mike Thompson’s 2008 vote against protecting our shores from off shore drilling, that’s an interesting interpretation of the bill and situation, especially considering that almost all Democrats voted for the bill and Mike Thompson and almost all Republicans voted […]