By the Editor

At its Tuesday meeting, the Progressive Democrats of Benicia interviewed candidates for the Benicia City Council and Solano County Board of Education. Club members cast their votes and announced the results on Wednesday.

Of the three candidates running for City Council, Planning Commission Chair Kari Birdseye and former Councilmember Christina Strawbridge. Ultimately, Birdseye narrowly edged out Strawbridge in the votes and received the club’s endorsement.

“The Progressive Democrats of Benicia are proud to endorse Planning Commission chair Birdseye,” group officials wrote.

Source: Benicia Democrats endorse Birdseye, Dean in local races