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Big Oil, Small Town: Valero’s Election Influence in Benicia’s Politics

Big Oil, Small Town: Valero’s Election Influence in Benicia’s Politics

FromThe Bay


Big Oil, Small Town: Valero’s Election Influence in Benicia’s Politics

FromThe Bay

ratings:
Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Jan 14, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Valero spent $200,000 in last year's Benicia city council election to help elect two candidates who were less critical of the company than others. That's created tension between the oil refiner and the city, leading people to question how much influence Valero should have in local politics. On Tuesday Benicia will discuss the possibility of new campaign finance laws that could limit corporate influence in its small town.

Guest: Ted Goldberg, KQED News Editor
Released:
Jan 14, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Bay is a local news podcast about what’s really going on here. We’ll show you the messy and resilient culture of this place we call home, with help from Bay Area reporters, community leaders, and neighbors. The show is hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and new episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning.