Tag: Peter Del Mastro

BLAME GAME: EDC Board President responds to city criticism in power plant fiasco

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito Economic Development Corporation Board President Pete Claudio responded Tuesday to Mayor Joe H. Hernandez’ recent criticism that the EDC did not communicate with the city about a power plant project that ended in a highly-publicized debacle. “All projects of the EDC and expenditures are subject to approval …

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Mayor distances commission from power plant controversy; EDC expresses disappointment

Mayor Joe H. Hernandez

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com San Benito Mayor Joe H. Hernandez issued a statement Wednesday distancing himself and the City Commission from the power plant controversy, which was recently ignited after questions were raised regarding the authenticity of the developers proposing the facility’s construction in town. “There appears to be some confusion about the …

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DUE DILIGENCE: Controversy prompts officials to rethink vetting process

By MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Managing Editor editor@sbnewspaper.com In an effort to authenticate and identify the viability of future projects proposed to the City of San Benito and the San Benito Economic Development Corporation, administrators and elected officials are currently exploring the potential of implementing state standards in their background check process. Such action comes after a …

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