Hands off Measure C Good infrastructure is the foundation of a vibrant economy, literally. Communities need to maintain, repair and rebuild roads on an ongoing basis to keep everyone and everything moving. At the same time, all across California, lawmakers at the local, county and state Capitol level have made a habit out of diverting […]
Council addressed food waste, fleet vehicles and finances Tuesday
At its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, the Benicia City Council heard presentations from the Benicia Historical Museum and Republic Services and considered budget policy amendments, among other items. Short-Lived Climate Pollutants Marie Knutson of Republic Services presented a report to the council regarding California Senate Bill 1383, passed in August, 2016, and how it is […]
Outgoing interim city manager reflects on tenure, provides suggestions in final staff report
Steve Salomon, whose tenure as Benicia’s interim city manager ends today, outlined the city’s accomplishments in the last seven months and provided future suggestions for the city in a final staff report that went undelivered at the Feb. 7 City Council meeting due to time constraints. However, the item has been scheduled for Tuesday’s council […]