Commentary: Hey Council, Leave the Commissions Alone
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Last week the council subcommittee presented a potential…
Guest Commentary: ‘Us vs. Them’ on De-Commissioning Davis
Many feel civic involvement will be hurt by fewer commissions. By Alan Hirsch Stop me of you’ve…
Guest Commentary: General Plan Off to a Bumpy Start?
Vaitla and Chapman want fewer commissions. By Alan Hirsch There is an plan to consolidate City Commissions…
Davis Council Subcommittee Proposes a Radical Consolidation of Commission
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – In what figures to be controversial a Council…
My View: Another Late Night – We Need to Re-Think How We Do Council Meetings
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Apparently if you do this job for long…
Victor Lagunes, Davis Teacher, Announces Campaign for Davis City Council In District 2
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – Victor Lagunes is entering the November 2024 race for Davis…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Confirmation Bias and City Council Culture
Can we learn anything from Davis History? By Alan Hirsch The Davis Council on 7/18 approved building…
Commentary: Neville Gets Critical Backing from Enterprise
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – While the issue of housing has roared into…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Future of Davis Is on the Line This Week, Stay Tuned
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It seems like, since the pandemic, the council…
Vanguard Weekly Council Question: Week 6 – Economic Development
In May, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd District left…
Vanguard Weekly Council Question: Week 5 – Declining Enrollment
In May, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd District left…
Guest Commentary: Does Downtown Davis Need Trees? A First Step in Implementing Urban Forest Plan
By Alan Hirsch, the Davis Lorax Tuesday night at the City Council meeting is a celebration. After…
Vanguard Weekly Council Question: Week 4 – Commissions
In May, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd District left…
Vanguard Weekly Council Question: Week 3 – Police Stops
In May, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd District left…
Vanguard Weekly Council Question: Week 1
In May, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd District left…
Council Hears Pushback on Some Proposals Regarding Commissions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Only in Davis would proposals around commissions generated…
Donna Neville Announces Candidacy for Davis City Council District 3
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – Donna Neville filed her nomination papers Thursday afternoon, officially declaring…
Council Adds To, Backs Statement on Nichols Killing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Following the murder of Tyre Nichols, Mayor Will…
Guest Commentary: Rethinking Our Failing City Processes
How can we build more durable consensuses? By Alan Hirsch Davis has twice as many commissions compared…
Sunday Commentary: Is the Council Out of Touch with the Broader Davis Community?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A frequent complaint that we hear a lot…