My View: Worried about the Inexperience of the Council Candidates?
We are just about to start up what should prove to be one of the most interesting…
Revenues Improve but City’s Fiscal Situation Challenging Even Under Best Case Scenario
The biggest challenge that the city will face in the coming years is figuring how to on…
Analysis: What Would a City Revenue Measure Look Like?
In 2014, the Davis City Council acted to close an immediate $5 million hole in the budget…
UC Davis Responds to the City of Davis on LRDP
Back at the December 20, 2016, meeting, the Davis City Council sent a letter to UC Davis…
Sunday Commentary: Containing Costs Figures to Be a Huge Challenge
A week ago Mayor Robb Davis presented his cost containment plan. This is one I fully support….
ASUCD Resolution Asks For 50/100 Plan in LRDP EIR
Last Thursday, ASUCD Senate voted unanimously to pass SR #7, a resolution to serve as a comment…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why a Sanctuary City?
On Wednesday, the Vanguard, the Davis Phoenix Coalition and the Human Relations Commission held a forum, which…
Guest Commentary: UCD Needs to Provide More On-Campus Housing
by Colin Walsh UC Davis is poised to submit its draft Long Range Development Plan for environmental…
Proposed Letter to Acting Chancellor on LRDP
(Editor’s note: The following is the proposed Davis City Council Letter to Acting Chancellor Ralph Hexter on…
Commentary: City Needs to Recommit to Economic Development Strategy
When Sierra Energy sent their press release out early on Monday, I’m sure they weren’t thinking that…
Guest Commentary: Site Near Post Office to Turn into Huge UCD Dorm
by Claudia Krich City planner Eric Lee (elee@cityofdavis.org) sent an email with specifications about the Sterling 5th…
Analysis: Can We Cut Our Way to Prosperity?
In 2008, the Vanguard was ahead of the curve, warning of unsustainable spending practices by the city,…
Assessing Our Strengths and Weaknesses As a Community
By Robb Davis Organizational strategic planning exercises often include a “SWOT” analysis analyzing Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and…
Commentary: Why is Davis’ Sales Tax Per Capita So Low?
It comes as little surprise to the informed observer that Davis’ sales tax per capita is much…
City Claims Early Success As Organics Collection Sends Tons to Composting
(From Press Release) – Thanks to the outstanding efforts of the residents and businesses of Davis, the…
A Smart and Strategic Approach to Meeting Our Sports Field Needs
By City of Davis Sports Complex Task Force On Tuesday, July 19, the Davis City Council will…
Commentary: Sign of the Times
In the past week, we have been talking about the lack of sustainable future we have in…
2016-17 Budget and Long-Term Projectionss
By Dan Carson (The following is a memo from Dan Carson to the Finance and Budget Commission….
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Council Carving Out One-Time Money for Capital Projects
The good news for the city is that the immediate budget picture has improved to the point…
Council Receives Report on Capital Improvement Projects for 2016-17
The Davis City Council on Tuesday received a report on the proposed Capital Improvement Projects for next…