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Steve Young
MayorOath of office to newly elected officials administered at the 2024-12-03 City Council Meeting B (Granicus minutes, item 4; names not listed, the three Nov 2024 winners per Vallejo Sun are Young, Macenski, Largaespada). Mayor since 2020 council page; current-term start. month-level end: December 2028 (next general election Nov 2028; 4-year term, Benicia code text not read)
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 8:01:29
- Avg per meeting
- 24:04
- Segments
- 7290
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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)
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Voting record (0)(Transportation)
No votes found matching Transportation.