Monday Morning Thoughts: Housing Is a Public Safety Issue
In the last election cycle, voters in California sent a message about crime—they voted down Prop. 6,…
Sunday Commentary: Washington Post – Americans Prefer Sprawl to Walkable Neighborhoods, Or Do They?
On Saturday the Washington Post ran a full-length news analysis on an issue that is becoming critical…
My View: I Agree Measure J Is a Barrier to Housing – But…
My article earlier this week on the PPIC report led to an interesting exchange over Measure J…
Community Message from the Mayor of Davis and the Davis Police Chief Regarding Immigration
The City of Davis and the Davis Police Department have heard from local community members about fears…
Commentary: Report from PPIC Highlights Three Decades of Housing Challenges for California
This week, PPIC (Public Policy Institute of California) put out a report on “Three Decades of Housing…
Commentary: What If Homeless Folks Resist Services?
Davis, CA – I have written a series of commentaries opposing a criminalization-based approach to clearing homeless…
Guest Commentary: Reject Commission Proposal and Adopt Alternative
As you know, Agenda Item 06-B on the Dec. 3, 2024 City Council agenda presents the latest…
Letter: Support the Creation and Funding of Down Payment Assistance Program
On January 7, the council will consider a city ordinance to create a Down Payment Assistance (DPA)…
Governor Claims Success in CARE Court as It Opens in All 58 California Counties
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom is claiming victory as the CARE Court (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment)…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
Commentary: We Should Be Looking at Housing, Not Punishing the Homeless for Being Homeless
It is probably appropriate that as I head off for my brief annual vacation for Thanksgiving, I…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Criminalized Homelessness Last Week – It’s a Sad Commentary
In fairness to the City Council, I’m sure they felt they had to do something about the…
Sunday Commentary: Village Farms – Not Dense Enough or Too Dense?
There has been a push by groups like The Davis Citizens Planning Group to increase density in…
Native American Communities Receive $91 Million for Affordable Housing and Homeless Interventions
Sacramento, CA – California Governor announced this week California Native American tribes throughout the state will receive…
Community Film Screening: Where Olive Trees Weep
Saturday December 7, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Varsity Theater, 616 Second Street, Davis, CA…
Council Updates Municipal Code Handling Homeless Encampments – Some Think It Goes Too Far
Davis, CA – On Wednesday, the Davis City Council held a special meeting and voted to promote…
New Proposal Ups the Density and Dramatically Drops the Number of Single-Family Homes
Davis, CA – Missing in the discussion over the Village Farms project is the impact of shifting…
Councilmember Will Arnold’s Comments on Village Farms
(Transcribed from his comments – edited for clarity). I also want to thank the applicant team and…
Council to Receive Report on Homelessness and Camping Law in Wake of Recent Court Ruling
Davis, CA – The Davis City Council will hold a special meeting this evening to receive information…
Letter: Affirm Davis As Sanctuary City
Dear Mayor Chapman and Council Members: Given the results of the recent presidential election we now have…
