Commentary: Stunning Revelations, Pensions Expected to Triple over Next 20 Years
It is always hard to know how outside consultants will turn out, but the presentation by Bob…
Consultant Lays Out Budget Model and Challenges Davis Faces
The city has retained local budget consultant Bob Leland, who, building on the work of citizen groups…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Looking at a Brief Recent History of Road Maintenance in Davis
There is a mix of views on whether the state will finally enact a transportation package which…
My View: Will the State Save Us on Roads?
For several years now the state has been looking to create a funds package to deal with…
Should We Be Spending One-Time Monies Prior to Resolving Budget Crisis?
Next week’s council meeting will see a number of budget discussions. Following on the wings of the…
Sunday Commentary: Better Late Than Never…
For some reason I hearken to the critical scene in the 1987 flick “Die Hard.” Terrorists have…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Commitment to Cost Containment Must Accompany Revenue Measure
Had the council not postponed its March 7 meeting until March 14, the council would have been…
Sunday Commentary: Here We Go Again, Planning by Litigation
This time you cannot blame the forces of “slow growth” or the neighbors. In fact, at their…
Guest Commentary: City Should Take an Analytical Approach to Next Tax Measure
By Dan Carson The city’s $49 per parcel tax for parks, which has been approved by voters…
Is the City of Davis Guilty of Racism and/or Abusive Temporary Hiring Practices in City Employment?
Submitted Anonymously Through Yolo Leaks This article addresses two claims that have been made by some Davis…
Commentary: Have We Really Come Full Circle on Fiscal Matters?
It is interesting to me to see the pushback from a few on the city’s fiscal crisis. …
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why an All-Cuts Approach Won’t Work for Davis
The fiscal news for the city continues to remain tenuous at best. This past week, some have…
Sunday Commentary: Davis Needs to Wake Up If It Wants This Place to Remain Great
A growing view for solving Davis’ financial problems is to kick the can down the road and…
Containing Employee Compensation Costs
Submitted Anonymously through YoloLeaks Recently several articles have been published in the Vanguard discussing the increasing costs…
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….
Analysis: Loss of Whole Foods a Blow, but Does It Indicate a Broader Problem?
On Tuesday evening, the City’s Chief Innovation Officer, Diane Parro, presented to the council the results of…
City of Davis Employee Compensation – The 800 lb. Gorilla in the Budget Room
Submitted anonymously to Yololeaks In a recent article in the Vanguard, Mayor Robb Davis discussed the need…
City to Divest from Wells Fargo Banking Services
Council Sends Message by Not Sending Current Bankers an RFP Council sent a message to Wells Fargo…
Commentary: Getting Serious about the Budget Again
For several years, the most burning issue in Davis was getting the budget in order. Indeed, from…
Guest Sunday Commentary: Containing City Costs
by Robb Davis Late last August I presented a “SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis for our…
