Martinez residents want to see companies held accountable NBC Bay Area [Video]

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier floated the idea Monday about criminal charges for refineries during a town hall in Martinez.

The city has seen its fair share of incidents at local refineries and residents are saying enough is enough, and want to see the refineries held accountable for their actions.

“I never know walking out my door, if I’m going to smell gasoline, that rotten eggs smell or whatever,” said Heidi Taylor of Martinez. 

She is one of many residents living in a state of uncertainty due to numerous safety incidents at the local refineries.

Desaulnier said he’s hoping to hear solutions to the ongoing problem.

“I live with the constant fear and threat of, is something in the air? Can I go hiking today?” said Taylor.

At the heart of her concerns is the Martinez Refining Company.

The site has been subject to investigations by both the county health department and …