Thanks to those who helped with Memorial Day ceremony Thanks to all who participated in or attended our Benicia Memorial Day ceremony on May 28, sponsored by the Benicia Historical Society. We estimate that between 400 and 500 people were present as we honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, as […]
Letter: Vagrants?
Vagrants? I enjoy living in Benicia and the kind people who live here. On my daily walks, I delight in the brief “hellos” and “good mornings” as I cross path with other Benicians. I have therefore been puzzled when I have seen signs suggesting that Benicia is overrun by vagrants. I don’t see vagrants in […]
Letter: Information for voters available
Information for voters available The primary election is Tuesday, June 5 and many people have already started voting by mail. Voters will be choosing candidates for U.S. Senate, representatives to Congress, state and county offices as well as making decisions on five state propositions and one important regional measure. With more candidates running than ever, […]
Letter: Regional Measure 3 is unfair
Regional Measure 3 is unfair There is a massive disinformation campaign going on, paid for by Facebook, Google and other big businesses, trying to convince you that passing Regional Measure 3 will reduce traffic (It won’t). But RM3 puts an unfair, regressive tax on working people who have to cross bridges to get to work. […]
Letters: Jobs packages and Downtown Benicia Cleanup
Congress should pass more jobs bills I want to know why there has been no big jobs package or big infrastructure bill out of our Congress in as long as I can remember. This isn’t just on Congressman Thompson, but he certainly has had the ability and the platform to write these bills and to […]
Letters: Regional Measure 3 and ‘vagrancy’ signs
No on Regional Measure 3 I have been interested in and followed regional transportation issues since I was first elected to the Benicia City Council in 1992. During my tenure as a council member and as mayor, I also served as our city’s representative on the Solano Transportation Authority and also as chairman of the […]
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 […]
Letter: Stronger emergency response system needed in Industrial Park
Stronger emergency response system needed in Industrial Park In her May 6 letter, Kathy Kerridge brought up an important point about adopting a Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO). There have been several letters and information about what would be covered in an ISO. Although I have not seen a final draft of the ISO, as it […]
Letters: ISO, BUSD expenditures and Steve Gizzi
One year later, still time for an ISO Thank you to the Benicia City Council for developing the priority based budgeting system this year. The results of the process made clear that many Benicians want the city to prioritize the adoption of an Industrial Safety Ordinance and the protections Benicians deserve. Valero’s massive month long […]
Letter: No to Regional Measure 3, yes to Gizzi and Thurmond
No to Regional Measure 3, yes to Gizzi and Thurmond Regional Measure 3 is a bad deal for Solano County residents. RM3 will raise the bridge tolls by $3 over several years. This will impact the working class people of Solano County who are forced to commute for their jobs. Even worse, Solano County residents […]