Oct 11, 2022

Nov. 8 election guide: Two seats contested on Benicia City Council

Council incumbents Lionel Largaespada and Christina Strawbridge are both seeking re-election. They are challenged by planning commissioner Kari Birdseye, retired executive Terry Scott and retired teacher William Innes....

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  Oct 11, 2022

How to vote in the Nov. 8 election in Solano County

Early voting began on Oct. 11 and ballots can be returned at any time by placing the ballot into the provided envelope and dropping it into any mailbox....

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  Oct 07, 2022

Nov. 8 election guide: Benicia voters to decide on sales tax increase, Urban Growth Boundary

Measure R would raise the city’s sales tax by three-quarters of a cent, Measure K would extend the duration of Benicia’s Urban Growth Boundary for 20 years....

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  Sep 19, 2022

North Vallejo council candidates highlight a desire to see a strong mayor in second forum

The comments came during a candidates’ forum hosted by the 411 Series Vallejo Seeking Solutions group held at the Griffin Drive Church of Christ on Saturday....

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  Sep 15, 2022

Former Solano law enforcement officers seek to expand political power in November

Races in Fairfield and Vacaville could give former cops an oversight role over law enforcement agencies....

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  Sep 15, 2022

Solano sheriff, DA incumbents won broadly in low-turnout June election

Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams and Sheriff Tom Ferrara won their respective races for reelection in June with broad support in all areas of the county....

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  Sep 13, 2022

District 5 Vallejo City Council candidates tout what they would bring to council in second debate

About 30 people showed up to the Bridgeway Church along Georgia Street Saturday for the first forum hosted by the 411 Series Vallejo Seeking Solutions group....

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  Sep 06, 2022

Retired public educator running for Benicia council says candidates not ‘palatable’

William "Billy" Innes Innes has thrown his hat into the ring seeking one of the two seats up for grabs this fall....

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  Sep 01, 2022

West Vallejo City Council candidates debate how to involve youth and proposed sales tax

Three of the four men vying to represent District 4 on the Vallejo City Council cited a desire to “serve” the city they call home....

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  Sep 01, 2022

Central Vallejo City Council candidates emphasize infrastructure, development during hour-long forum

Four of the five candidates hoping to represent the new District 5 explained why they would make a good fit on the Vallejo City Council during an hour-long forum....

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  Aug 31, 2022

North Vallejo City Council candidates support police reform, differ on taxes in first forum

Four candidates vying to represent District 2 outlined their goals during a candidates' forum held at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday....

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  Aug 30, 2022

With no election candidates, Vallejo school board to fill vacancy

The board will meet during a special workshop Wednesday to discuss its next steps to fill the board seat for Trustee Area 1, which represents most of West Vallejo and Mare Island....

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