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Kari Birdseye
Council MemberOath administered to Council Members Birdseye and Scott on 2022-12-06 (Granicus minutes, Meeting B item 4). month-level end: December 2026 (4-year term, Benicia code text not read; seat on Nov 2026 ballot)
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 1:25:05
- Avg per meeting
- 4:29
- Segments
- 826
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Top issues during term (2)(Transportation)
medium↓Apr 2026[0]
green economy transition / refinery closure impact
If the refinery winds down before new green jobs and revenue arrive, Benicia could face budget pressure and lost payroll—while fuel-supply worries may add costs elsewhere.
medium↓Feb 2026[0]
refinery closure economic transition
Losing the refinery means less tax money for city services and a hit to local payroll, so Benicia will have to replace both revenue and jobs or tighten its budget.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Birdseye was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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Voting record (0)(Transportation)
No votes found matching Transportation.