, October 27, 2026
Sep 16, 2026
Newcomer Justin Zollars is challenging incumbents Terry Scott and Kari Birdseye....
Aug 26, 2026
Benicia did not craft inaccurate ballot measure language, judge finds....
Aug 11, 2026
The two measures are the city’s second attempt to pass a transfer tax increase after voters rejected two similar measures in 2024....
Apr 30, 2026
The city is also considering whether to ask voters to approve an updated business license tax plan as part of its effort to shore up revenue....
Jun 18, 2025
The two-year budget did not account for the impact of Valero’s potential closure next year....
Mar 06, 2025
The Benicia City Council unanimously adopted an Industrial Health and Safety Ordinance to regulate companies like Valero....
Feb 06, 2025
The council supported passing an industrial safety ordinance, despite concerns about legal challenges from Valero....
Dec 19, 2024
The Benicia City Council is seeking a developer to build affordable housing on two city-owned parcels....
Nov 05, 2024
Meanwhile, incumbent City Councilmember Trevor Macenski and former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada were leading two challengers for two open City Council seats....
Oct 30, 2024
The council also preserved a key oversight power held by the Open Government Commission....
Oct 07, 2024
Incumbent Trevor Macenski is challenged by Benicia LGBTQIA Network founder Christina Gilpin-Hayes, former Councilmember Lionel Largaespada and engineer Franz Rosenthal....
Mar 05, 2024
Measure B – which would raise Benicia's sales tax by three-quarters of a cent – was winning with 75% of the vote....
