Why we have mixed-use zoning I very much enjoyed reading Ken Vail’s June 30 letter to the editor. And welcome to Benicia, Ken. Ken’s comment that “the restaurants and bars would probably have increased business if loud music at outdoor venues could go into the night” raises some thoughts though. This comment, together with Mr. […]
Letters: A nice discussion
A nice discussion I woke up on the last day of June to a very beautiful clear day. It got better when I retrieved my local paper, the Benicia Herald. They do a wonderful service for this very fine city. I would encourage more folks to read the local paper. Why was I delighted? Very […]
Dennis Lund: The domestic terrorism count
I’ve known Richard since 1981, as a mentor, competitor and colleague, and I consider him a friend. I only recently though found out how liberal he actually is, but I do not hold that against him. During a recent business trip, he brought up the subject of terrorism. He stated that the biggest terrorist threat […]
Letters: Noise ordinance and an honest mistake
Noise zoning compromise Bob Livesay’s June 27 letter touches on a reasonable disagreement with a City Council decision, if you exclude the uncalled for ranting about the characterizations of the mayor and one of the councilmembers. It is an age old problem of conflicts in views of acceptable behavior in the zoning of mixed use […]
Letters: Supporting First Street businesses
Benicia: A town for all It’s time for all residents of Benicia to stand up to the mayor. She is only interested in her own personal agenda ideals and is followed closely by her partner, Councilmember Steve Young. I’m very disappointed in Councilmember Young. I was beginning to think he had a little independence in […]
Mark Altgelt: Support clean energy legislation
By Mark Altgelt Special to the Herald California legislators recently took a giant step toward creating a sustainable future by passing Senate Bill 100, the “California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program.” That legislation requires development of renewable energy and zero carbon resources for California to produce 100 percent clean energy by 2045. Senate Bill 100 will […]
Letters: Fee hikes and emission caps
Benicia fee hikes The Benicia mayor and City Council are preparing to vote on fee increases and new permits that are estimated to raise $1.5 million as our elected officials attempt to balance the city budget. This increase would be in addition to the water and sewer rate increases passed by the city council last […]
Letter: Agenda-driven ideals are over
Agenda-driven personal ideals are over The heading of this letter says it all. Just who am I talking about? One guess. Yes, it is Mayor Patterson. It is not the very fine city staff or some of the councilmembers. No need to name them, you already know who they are. The mayor built a wall […]
Letters: Kudos to Jasmine
Kudos to Jasmine It is always a pleasure to read the contributions of Jasmine Weis to the Benicia Herald. Her pieces, whether they deal with holiday customs around the world, “10 Neat Facts About Benicia,” or the angst of applying to college, are always thoughtful, engaging and highly readable. Ms. Weis’ latest piece, in the […]
Letters: School solutions
School solutions Wow, did you see all the parents upset because our great school board voted to approve new graduation requirements without community input? Didn’t the people elect them so we will be kept informed? Do we need another bill that informs us ahead of time before changes are voted in? Anyway, I am OK […]