Here’s what people are saying:

Councilman Tom Campbell (in the Benicia Herald)
“It’s the best Council we’ve ever had.”

Marion McKown
I have always admired Elizabeth’s support of the many facets of city government... (more)

Bonnie Weidel
Thank you, Elizabeth, as Mayor and as a person, for caring... (more)

Lois Requist
Even though I don't always agree with Mayor Patterson, she is knowledgeable... (more)

Andre Stewart
Elizabeth is just the kind of Mayor we need. With her planning background... (more)

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Mayor Patterson on video

Hard Budget Decisions

Action is necessary to achieve a budget with balanced expenditures and revenue projections for fiscal year 2011-12.

Our employees stepped up in 2010 when agreeing to salary and benefits reductions requested by the Council.

Revenues on which the city depends are lower because of depressed property values, lower Benicia Industrial Park sales taxes and lower franchise fees, so we continue to make expenditure adjustments.

The choice between layoffs and salary and benefits reductions is not a welcome one, but the situation speaks for itself.

20 Facts About U.S. Inequality that Everyone Should Know (The Stanford Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality)

Issues in Benicia - 2011

"Elizabeth Patterson is for decency, honesty and clean and open government. She has contributed years of her positive energy and expertise to ensure that Benicia is a vibrant and safe place to live and work."

Elizabeth on Fair, Local and Clean Elections

An Elected City Treasurer

Benicia - A City of Parks!

Elizabeth on Budget Issues – including staff salaries and benefits

Elizabeth on Jobs and Economic Recovery (including the Seeno project)

Elizabeth on The Arts

Elizabeth on Community Services

Diversity in Benicia

Resources for Citizens

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Please donate

My campaign needs your support! Donate online, or send contributions to Benicians to Re-elect Elizabeth Patterson, P.O. Box 1933, Benicia, CA 94510.
Under Benicia’s Campaign Finance ordinance, your contribution limit is $500 per donor. My campaign committee will accept contributions from individuals and Benicia based businesses only. Contributions should be made payable to Committee to Re-elect Mayor Elizabeth Patterson. Contributions are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. The campaign is required by law to disclose the true source of all contributions. Contributors may incur reporting obligations under the state campaign reporting laws. Additional information may be obtained from the campaign or at www.fppc.ca.gov. 94510. FPPC #1289634, Mary Frances Kelly Poh, Treasurer. You may contact the campaign atcampaign@elizabethformayor.com.