The New Fear of Flying: “Porno-Scans” & “Gate Rape”
By E. Roberts Musser - I had occasion to fly between the West and East Coasts over the winter holidays. On the return flight through Baltimore-Washington International... Read more.
Word To The Wise: The Pension Crisis From A National Perspective
By E. Roberts Musser - Normally I stick to local issues, but I spotted an interesting article entitled “The pension time bomb” in the Nov. 19, 2010 issue of... Read more.
Word To The Wise: In Support of Our Commissions
It Is What Makes Davis Uniquely Davis By E. Roberts Musser The night of Oct. 5, 2010, the City Council surprisingly decided to go ahead and appoint candidates... Read more.
Word To The Wise: Scammers Know No Bounds!
By E. Roberts Musser - Financial predators are becoming highly sophisticated, and their ranks are swelling as legitimate businesses join in the scamming free-for-all.... Read more.
MOU With Davis Police Officers Association Approved And New Mayor’s Rigid Style of Governance
By E. Roberts Musser, filling in for David M. Greenwald The City Council approved without change the Davis Police Officers Association MOU, as described thoroughly... Read more.
Senior Housing Guidelines Are Approved – With Nary a Whimper!
New Dynamic on the City Council? By E. Roberts Musser - On Tuesday July 27, 2010, the Senior Housing Guidelines were unanimously approved by the City Council. Go... Read more.
Word To The Wise: Senior Housing Guidelines In Limbo
By E. Roberts Musser - It seemed like it would be an historic occasion on Tuesday night, June 15, 2010. The Senior Housing Guidelines were placed on the Consent... Read more.
Word To The Wise: Should We Eliminate Commissions As A Cost Cutting Measure?
By E. Roberts Musser - The Davis Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidates forum, where the following question was asked of participants: “Aside from the required... Read more.
Campaign Issue: Process, Process, Process
By E.A. Roberts - The upcoming Davis City Council race is shaping up to be an interesting one. Lamar Heystek has elected not to run again, as has current Mayor... Read more.
Word To The Wise: It’s All About Process, Or Lack Thereof
By E. Roberts Musser - Lately, I have heard the following criticisms from various sources: City Staff is incompetent, so managers and department heads need to... Read more.