Making enemies out of friends Over the past 14 years (this will end in 2020), Mayor Patterson has had great success in making enemies out of friends. Her biggest achievement on this has been Valero. You know, that refinery in Benicia that has been called by many a very good neighbor? I have to give […]
Letter: Misplaced blame
Misplaced blame The Herald published a snide ad from Valero on Tuesday, unbecoming to a corporation, stooping to accusations of our city officials who work so hard to represent the electorate and assure us that the city is governed by good stewardship. There is no need to take on our Mayor, as though she alone […]
Patterson responds to BUSD cannabis resolution
As the Benicia City Council plans to introduce an ordinance at its Nov. 7 meeting regarding the allowance of cannabis dispensaries in town, many people on both sides have spoken their minds on the topic. This includes officials in the Benicia Unified School District, who have expressed concerns over safety– particularly potential access by children. […]
Mayor Patterson responds to concerns over water rates
Further discussion to be held at Sept. 5 council meeting Following a heated discussion over water and sewer rates at the Aug. 15 Benicia City Council meeting, where several residents took to the lectern to voice their concerns over paying higher bills for the above rates, Mayor Elizabeth Patterson responded to the issues that people […]
Letters: Mayor’s tactics were not bullying
Not bullying I feel compelled to reply to the opinionated letter Sunday by Mr. Bob Livesay. Attacking the mayor has become his mantra, and it serves only to inflame not to inform. If he truly had issues with Ms. Patterson’s policies, he could politely and thoughtfully write a letter to her or to the editor– […]
Council to discuss possible removal of old telephone cables
Mayor Elizabeth Patterson wants the Benicia City Council to discuss and possibly draft a resolution to support the removal of telephone cables beneath the city. The mayor will bring this topic up at tonight’s City Council meeting. This item on the council agenda came into fruition due to concerns about the old phone cables in […]
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Mayor Patterson to take part in San Francisco climate forum
Climate One, a branch of San Francisco’s Commonwealth Club of California, will be hosting a forum titled “How Cities Can Solve Climate Challenges” on Thursday, May 4. Among the guests on the panel are Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson. “I’m personally extremely flattered and find it very much of a privilege to be asked to be […]
Panel to discuss women in leadership at Cal Maritime event
The Benicia-Vallejo branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be joining forces with the League of Women Voters Benicia and California State University Maritime Academy to host a panel titled “Women and Leadership— Opportunities and Obstacles, Featuring Three Local Leaders” on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Interested individuals are encouraged to sign up […]
Letters: Industrial Park and the General Plan
City should finance Industrial Park broadband update On Jan. 24, the Benicia City Council received an update on the outstanding broadband services project for the Benicia Industrial Park, with Economic Development Manager Mario Giuliani presenting three options: 1. The city of Benicia will self-finance the project, at a cost of $3 to $5 million; 2. […]