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Podcast: The Bay
Episode: In Benicia’s City Council Race, Valero is on People’s Minds
Description: Benicia is home to an oil refinery operated by Valero, which employs hundreds of people and contributes tax revenue totaling an estimated 20% of the city’s general budget.The company has also played a very active role in local elections. Valero’s political action committee spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in 2018 and 2020.Now, with this year's city council race underway — and residents frustrated over recent controversies at the refinery — Valero’s role in Benicia looms large once again.Guest: Scott Morris, reporter for the Vallejo SunLinks:
‘Valero looms over Benicia City...