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A Sacred Promise Broken
Summary of the June 10 Brentwood City Council Meeting: A Promise Broken On June 10th, the Brentwood City Council voted 3–2 to overturn...
BVMB Board
Jun 193 min read


Fire Union Takes Side Against Veterans
Veterans do not want this to become a conflict with firefighters—we’ve always stood shoulder to shoulder. Many first responders are...
Travis Martin
Jun 1012 min read


Fire Station 94 Summary
Dear Mayor and Members of the Brentwood City Council, Tonight, you face a critical decision: whether to uphold or overturn the Planning...
Donald E. Hester
Jun 102 min read


The Citygate Report Is Outdated—So Why Is the Fire District Still Using It?
Building for the Brentwood That Exists: The Overlooked Solution for Fire Station 94 The debate over the location of Fire Station 94 has...
Mike Meyokovich
Jun 64 min read


Discovery Bay Rejects County Pressure Over Fire Station 94
A Victory for Fairness and Local Autonomy: At last night’s Discovery Bay Board of Directors meeting , something important...
Travis Martin
Jun 52 min read


Civility Matters: Restoring Respect in Public Debate
To whom it may concern, I am not sure where people are getting that 3 council members are voting to overturn the planning commissions...
Donald E. Hester
Jun 32 min read


Concern Over County Pressure Regarding Fire Station 94
Dear Mayor and Council Members, I write to express growing concern over what appears to be a pattern of heavy-handed pressure from...
Travis Martin
Jun 31 min read


We Need Your Support
To Our Fellow Brentwood Residents, We encourage you to get informed about the proposed Fire Station 94 and learn more at:👉...
BVMB Board
Jun 21 min read


Rebuttal: Safety Requires Good Planning—Not Political Pressure
We fully agree with Supervisor Burgis on one point: Brentwood needs a new fire station. That is not in dispute. What is in dispute is...
BVMB Board
May 302 min read


Response to Chief Burris’ Comment on the Discovery Bay Fire
First, let me express sincere appreciation for the firefighters who responded to the recent house fire in Discovery Bay. Their quick...
BVMB Board
May 302 min read


Fire District Ignores City's Offer and Plans, Pushing Forward on the Wrong Path
To Whom It May Concern, In the military, one of the most important lessons we are taught is this: if you think you're going the wrong...
Mike Meyokovich
May 292 min read


Fire Station 94 Don’t Be Fooled by Heat Maps: What the Data Really Tells Us
To whom it may concern, Supervisor Burgis’ May 16 newsletter features a heat map from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District...
Mike Clement
May 282 min read


Rebuttal to Supervisor Burgis on Fire Station 54
We appreciate Supervisor Burgis’ passion for improving fire protection services in Brentwood. On one point, we are in agreement:...
Dolores Long
May 282 min read


An Uncomfortable Truth About Planning and Responsibility
It is deeply disheartening to witness a public official deflect accountability and shift blame onto those who are doing exactly what they...
Travis Martin
May 232 min read


Concern Regarding Supervisor Burgis’ Recent Op-Ed
Dear Editor, In reading Supervisor Diane Burgis’ recent Op-Ed regarding the Planning Commission’s decision on Fire Station 94, one...
Paul Radliff
May 231 min read


Accountability, Not Alarm Bells: Brentwood’s Fire Station Debate
Op Ed by Diane Burgis Planning Commission’s reckless decision jeopardizes fire safety May 15, 2025 https://www.thepress.net/opinion/plann...
BVMB Board
May 192 min read


4–0 Vote: Planning Commission Denies Fire Station 94 Design Review
Brentwood planners deny fire station design, Fire district has 10 days to appeal decision on downtown site, by Jake Menez, The Press, May...
BVMB Board
May 1211 min read


Planning Commission Meeting 18 MAR 25
You can watch the whole meeting here on YouTube Brentwood, CA: Planning Commission Meeting (March 18, 2025 - 7:00 PM meeting) (Starting...
BVMB Board
Mar 2416 min read


Brentwood City Council Honors Vietnam Veterans
On March 11, 2025, the Brentwood City Council presented a Proclamation declaring March 29, 2025, Vietnam War Veterans Day in recognition...
BVMB Board
Mar 121 min read


Rebuttal to Supervisor Burgis’ Op-Ed: Setting the Record Straight
Supervisor Diane Burgis recently published an op-ed that misrepresents the facts regarding the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building...
Travis Martin
Mar 44 min read
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