Dan Carson

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  • Dan Carson

    Dan Carson worked for 17 years in the Legislative Analyst’s Office, a nonpartisan fiscal and policy adviser to the California Legislature, retiring in 2012 as deputy legislative analyst. He later served as a member of the city’s Finance and Budget Commission and the Davis City Council.

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Breaking News, City of Davis, Land Use/Open Space, Opinion

Op-ed | Davis City Council Urged to Reconsider Fire Station Plans at Village Farms

The Davis City Council and Planning Commission should amend the Village Farms project to remove any references to a fourth fire station, as the city can save money... Read more.
Breaking News, Budget/Fiscal, City of Davis, Land Use/Open Space

Op-ed | Davis City Council Urged to Reconsider Costly Fire Station in Housing Plan

The City of Davis needs additional housing, but the proposed Village Farms project includes a fourth fire station and a downpayment assistance program that could... Read more.
Breaking News, Budget/Fiscal, City of Davis, Land Use/Open Space

Op-Ed | Fiscal Commissioners Propose the State Pay for New Housing Program Instead of Davis Taxpayers

The Davis City Council should prioritize educating residents about existing state programs for downpayment assistance, rather than creating a new city-funded program,... Read more.
Breaking News, Budget/Fiscal, City of Davis, Opinion

Speak Out at June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting to Increase Funding for Roads and Bike Paths

The City of Davis is facing a fiscal crisis due to overspending on employee compensation, and the Measure Q funds allocated for road and bike path maintenance have... Read more.
Breaking News, Budget/Fiscal, City of Davis, Opinion

Op-Ed | Council Should Act Now to Fix the Deep Fiscal Mess It Has Created

The City of Davis faces budget shortfalls and deficits due to new employee contracts and inadequate reserves, and is advised to implement a 10% cut in General Fund... Read more.
Breaking News, Budget/Fiscal, City of Davis, Opinion

Op-Ed | Failure to Make the Hard Financial Decisions on the City’s 2025-2027 Budget

The proposed Davis city budget for 2025-2027 fails to adequately address financial concerns, with a lack of investment in road and bike path maintenance, a lack... Read more.
Breaking News, Budget/Fiscal, City of Davis, Transportation

Op-Ed | Good News: Solid Council Majority Lining Up to Fix Roads and Bike Paths Now

Four Davis City Council members have expressed support for immediately committing additional funds from Measure Q to fix city roads and bike paths, while Vice Mayor... Read more.
Breaking News, Budget/Fiscal, City of Davis, Opinion

Davis City Council Urged to Increase Funding for Pavement Maintenance Program

The City of Davis is proposing a $14 million per year funding plan to address the city's road and bike path maintenance needs, including a $5.5 million per year... Read more.