Analysis: A Look at the Sales Tax Forum – Measure Q
Measure Q will be on the ballot in November, asking Davis voters whether to increase their sales…
2024 Davis City Council Question 3: Commissions
Every week between now and the November Election, the Vanguard will ask the District 2 Candidates (the…
Letter: Yes on Measure Q
by Gloria Partida Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The…
Guest Commentary: Sierra Club Yolano Group Opposes New Changes Proposed for Our Revered Davis Citizen Advisory Commissions
The changes will threaten Commission independence and stifle innovation by the Sierra Club Yolano Group Management Committee…
2024 Davis City Council Candidate Question 2: Sales Tax / Measure Q
Every week between now and the November Election, the Vanguard will ask the District 2 Candidates (the…
2024 Davis City Council Candidate Question 1: Key Issue Facing the City
Every week between now and the November Election, the Vanguard will ask the District 2 Candidates (the…
Guest Commentary: New Plan to Micromanage City Commissions Isn’t Good Government (Or Legal)
Mayor Josh Chapman and Councilmember Bapu Vaitla recently began asking city commissioners for feedback on a proposal…
Sunday Commentary: What Should the Council Do about the Revenue Problem?
On Saturday, I wrote my column arguing that Measure Q is in fact a sideshow. With respect…
My View: Measure Q Is a Sideshow
Davis, CA – I have already opined recently that housing rather than the city’s fiscal situation is…
Horton Endorsed by California Working Families’ Party
There is one contested Davis City Council race and, on Tuesday, Dillan Horton’s campaign announced it had…
Sunday Commentary: Do Endorsements Even Matter?
Davis, CA – I don’t know that we can call this “big news” or not, but the…
Will Arnold Endorses Victor Lagunes to Replace Him on the Davis City Council
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – Earlier this year, Will Arnold announced he would not seek…
Sunday Commentary: On One Side Current and Former Electeds, On the Other, Charges of Fiscal Irresponsibility – Who Will Prevail in Measure Q
Davis, CA – The ballot arguments for and against Measure Q – the city initiative that –…
Sunday Commentary: One Competitive Council Race in Davis
Davis, CA – Friday was the close of the November filing period. Both incumbents running for reelection…
My View: The Council Has Failed to Address Key Problems in the Community
Davis, CA – Over the last decade, the Davis City Council has definitely had their share of…
Neville Announces Bid for Reelection to the Davis City Council
Special to the Vanguard Donna Neville filed her nomination papers Tuesday afternoon, officially declaring her candidacy to…
Deos Files for Davis City Council, District 2
Special to the Vanguard On Friday, Linda Deos officially filed to run for City Council for District…
Monday Morning Thoughts: I’m Mad As Hell – Davis Style
Davis, CA – Last week in my column, “If People Are Angry, Why is the City Council…
Guest Commentary: New Commissions Are Opportunity for More Public Participation and Innovation
By Alan Hirsch The controversial city council plan for commission consolidation and refocus is going into effect…
Sunday Commentary: If People Are Angry, Why Is the City Council So Stable in Terms of Elections?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – We are getting closer to finding out how…