PROJECT APPROVED!
Thank you to our supporters!
After 7 years and 16 technical studies, the Safeway Gas Station at Washington Square was approved April 1, 2019.
We look forward to bringing new union jobs and affordable gas to Petaluma.
More updates to come.
RECENT NEWS
September 6, 2019
Safeway Gas Station Pre-Construction Guide
General information re: schedule and what to expect during construction.
April 1, 2019
Safeway Gas Station Approved to Move Forward
City Council votes to deny SPAR appeal, Safeway Gas Station may proceed.
March 27, 2019
Attorney: Applicants Entitled to Due Process
Safeway's legal team outlines bias in handling of Safeway Gas Station project.
January 2, 2019
Attorney: City Violated Brown Act in Handling of Safeway Gas Station
Safeway's legal team identifies violations of the Brown Act ("Open Meeting Law") at the December 3, 2018 public hearing.
New Safeway Gas Station Animation Released
November 8, 2018
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Supports Safeway Analysis
BAAQMD - the Region's top air quality agency - supports Safeway's air quality findings and has "several key concerns" with No Gas Here report.
September 21, 2018
Inside Petaluma: Interview with Safeway's Natalie Mattei
Podcast interview with Safeway Senior Real Estate Manager Natalie Mattei.
September 17, 2018
Petaluma Granicus: City Staff Recommend Safeway Approval
Staff Report: "...it is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution denying the appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s approval..."
September 6, 2018
North Bay Children's Center Letter to City Council
NBCC's independent analysis "satisfied that the proposed Safeway project does not place the health and safety of the children and staff of NBCC at increased risk."
August 29, 2018
Safeway Announces Additional Community Open House Events
Join Safeway representatives to learn more about proposal and benefits.
August 14, 2018
Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce Endorses Safeway Gas Station
Petaluma's top voice for business formal endorsement.
July 13, 2018
Op-Ed: A Local and Affordable Gas Option for Petaluma
Washington Square Shopping Center owner Mark Friedman's op-ed in Argus-Courier laying out case for Safeway Gas Station.
July 13, 2018
Argus-Courier: Petaluma Residents Appeal Safeway Gas Station
Update on Safeway Gas Station and appeal.
July 9, 2018
Appeal of Planning Commission SPAR Approval Filed
Appeal of Planning Commission SPAR approval filed by Joann McEachin and 16 others (aka "No Gas Here").
June 28, 2018
Argus-Courier: Petaluma Approves Safeway Gas Station
Update on the Planning Commission's vote to approve Safeway Gas Station.
June 26, 2018
Petaluma Granicus: City Staff Recommend Safeway Approval
Staff Report recommending approval of Safeway Gas Station.