BRIEF MEETING NOTES
JUNE 18, 2026
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Signature Development Overview of Valero Refinery Development
Our June general membership meeting was held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:30 pm at the Benicia Library. Our speakers were Mike Gheilmetti and Jonathan Fearn of Signature Development. Signature wants to redevelop Valero’s property.
Meeting Recording Link
Here is a link to the video recording of the meeting.
Announcements
- June 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm -a special Pride Month screening of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert hosted by Benicia LGBTQIA Network, Benicia Public Library, and Solano Pride! Come dressed in your best Pride/Priscilla costume! Prizes will be awarded! Bring your favorite LGBTQ+ book to swap!
- Ongoing Postcard Writing gatherings every Tuesday from 4-6 pm. Email for locations and details.
- Families in Transition (FIT) is looking for volunteers. Contact Maggie Kolk for details.
- Solidarity Mondays – USW Local 5 is picketing for improved refinery safety, and community members are joining them in solidarity every Monday at 5:30 pm at Solano Way and Arnold Industrial Way in Concord. Contact Kathy for carpooling.