🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast!

On today’s episode, host Greg is joined by producers Andy and Bart for another timely conversation about Benicia, the challenges facing the community, and the decisions that will help shape the city’s future.

Their special guest is Benicia City Council member Kari Birdseye, who is currently running for re-election to the City Council in 2026.

Kari joins the Benicia Voice team to talk about her first term on the City Council, the challenges and opportunities ahead for Benicia, her vision for the city’s future, and what she hopes to help accomplish during a second term.

The conversation explores some of the major issues facing Benicia, including the city’s finances and economic future, the transition surrounding the Valero refinery, diversifying Benicia’s economy and tax base, infrastructure and street improvements, environmental protection, and how the community can grow while preserving the character that makes Benicia such a special place.

It’s another important community conversation about Benicia—where we are today, the choices ahead, and what the next four years could mean for the city.

🎧 Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast!

Learn more about Kari Birdseye and her 2026 re-election campaign at Vote Kari Birdseye.

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Andrew Urban - My Urban Home Team

Got Watts - Electric Solar and HVAC

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Benicia Performing Arts Foundation

🎙️ Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast!

On today’s episode, host Ruben is joined by co-host Greg, along with producers Andy and Bart, for a conversation about Benicia and the important decisions facing the community.

Their special guest is Benicia City Council member Terry Scott, who is currently running for re-election to the City Council in 2026.

Terry joins the Benicia Voice team to talk about his first term on the City Council, the challenges and opportunities ahead for Benicia, his vision for the city’s future, and what he hopes to help accomplish during a second term.

The conversation touches on some of the major issues facing Benicia, including the city’s finances, economic development, the future of the Valero site, downtown and waterfront revitalization, housing, public safety, and maintaining Benicia’s quality of life.

It’s another timely community conversation about Benicia—where we’ve been, where we are today, and where the city goes from here.

🎧 Welcome to the Benicia Voice Podcast!

Learn more about Terry Scott and his 2026 re-election campaign at Terry Scott 2026.

In this episode of the Benicia Voice we talk to Chris Robinson about the upcoming 4th annual Guitar Festival at Lucca Beet Garden.

The Lucca Guitar Festival starts on Thursday August 20th and finishes on Sunday August 23rd at Lucca Beer Garden in Benicia.