City Manager Appoints Alberto Preciado as Davis Finance Director
Alberto Preciado has been appointed as Finance Director for the City of Davis, bringing with him 18 years of experience in the government finance sector.
Davis City Council Defers Decision on Microgrids for New Housing Projects
The Davis City Council voted unanimously to defer a decision on requiring community microgrids in the two proposed peripheral housing projects, while approving a $185,000 traffic fee study to move the developments forward.
Residents Plead for Housing Amid Declining School Enrollment
Parents, educators, and residents of Davis are urging the City Council to expedite the Village Farms and Willowgrove housing projects to prevent families from being priced out of the city, which is hurting schools and teachers.
Davis Council Faces Crucial Decision as Respite Center Faces Closure, Residents Warn of Harm
The Davis City Council is debating the future of the Davis Daytime Respite Center, which provides essential services to unhoused residents, as the current operator is set to shut down on Oct. 31, and the council must decide whether to keep it open, bring operations in-house, or close it.
Davis City Council Officially Names Daryel Dunston as New City Manager
The Davis City Council voted 4-0 to approve the contract appointing Daryel Dunston as the next City Manager, with his first day in the role being September 15.
Davis City Council to Approve Daryel Dunston as New City Manager
The Davis City Council will vote on August 19 to approve the hiring of Daryel Dunston as the new City Manager, with a base salary of $288,452.74 and a start date of September 15.
Interim City Manager Kelly Stachowicz Talks Housing, Homelessness, and Budget Challenges
Interim City Manager Kelly Stachowicz is focused on managing Davis’ complex development proposals, addressing homelessness, and managing the city’s structural budget challenges, while navigating the university relationship and addressing rising construction costs.
Op-Ed | How I Think the New Davis City Manager Should Approach the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the City
The City of Davis needs a new City Manager who can establish trust, deliver promised results, and foster excellence in staff, while also making the city business-friendly and inclusive of the community.
City of Davis Launches Community Survey to Help Select Next City Manager
The City of Davis is seeking community input on the leadership qualities and priorities they believe should guide the city’s next city manager through a public survey, and interested applicants can learn more and apply by visiting Bob Murray & Associates.
Sunday Commentary: Declining Enrollment Threatens Future of Public Education in Davis
Declining enrollment in public schools is a fiscal catastrophe for districts like DJUSD. At first glance, declining…
Davis City Council Appoints Kelly Stachowicz as Interim City Manager
DAVIS, CA – The Davis City Council has appointed Kelly Stachowicz as interim city manager, effective March…
Mike Webb Leaves City of Davis for Yolo County
Woodland, CA – On Tuesday, February 25, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors will vote on an…
Community Message from the Mayor of Davis and the Davis Police Chief Regarding Immigration
The City of Davis and the Davis Police Department have heard from local community members about fears…
Guest Commentary: Reject Commission Proposal and Adopt Alternative
As you know, Agenda Item 06-B on the Dec. 3, 2024 City Council agenda presents the latest…
Letter: Affirm Davis As Sanctuary City
Dear Mayor Chapman and Council Members: Given the results of the recent presidential election we now have…
Davisville, Nov. 11, 2024: Deciding What Davis Citizen Commissions Should Talk About | KDRT 95.7FM Davis
On Monday, the Davis community radio station KDRT began airing an half-hour radio program by local journalist…
Local Election Update: Deos Falls Below 50 Percent in Latest Tally – But Maintains Healthy Lead
Linda Deos will win the open District 2 seat, although her percentage ticked down to 49.77 percent,…
Guest Commentary: Commissions Pushing Back on Chapman-Vaitla Plan
This fall, Davis Mayor Josh Chapman and Councilmember Bapu Vaitla asked our city commissioners for feedback on…
Commentary: Measure Q’s Passage Doesn’t Necessarily Reflect Support For the Status Quo
Davis, CA – Barring something truly unexpected Measure Q is going to pass by a comfortable margin. …
Commentary: Candidate Positions on Measure J Show A Notable Shift on the Issue
In 2020, Davis voters reauthorized Measure J, originally passed in 2000, for a third time until 2030…