Sunday Commentary: Avoiding Repeating the Mistakes of Davis Budget History
I look at articles like Dan Carson’s (5/2, New City Staff Forecast Says Fiscal Year to End…
New City Staff Forecast Says Fiscal Year to End with Substantial Reserve
By Dan Carson A city staff report released Friday says that better-than-expected growth in property tax revenues…
CalPERS Contributions to Put More Squeeze on Local Funding For Roads
CalPERS contribution rates will rise more than nine percent, a move that experts project will cost state…
Commentary: Can We Restore Trust in City’s Finances and Governance?
On Tuesday, PublicCEO posted a fascinating piece from Bill Britt of California Forward. The article was “Three…
League of Women Voters — Part Two — Volunteers and Dialogue
by Matt Williams Yesterday Bob Fung applauded the many years of valuable service by the Davis Chapter…
Davis Firefighters Make Highest Salary in Region
In 2013, Davis firefighters made $132,576 in pay which included overtime, bonuses, and cashouts. That figure, according…
PERB Denies Firefighters’, Union President’s Unfair Labor Practice Claim
A PERB (Public Employee Relations Board) ruling in December denied claims by the Davis Professional Firefighters Association…
Analysis: Sacramento Firefighters’ Contract is a Warning Sign For Davis
In December 2013, the Davis City Council unanimously voted to impose the last, best and final offer…
My View: New York Deals With Their Public Safety Slowdown Quickly
I’ve been fascinated with the New York Police Department work slowdown in response to the police shootings…
Commentary: Mayor Strikes Careful Balance Recasting Challenges as Opportunity
One of the biggest questions we had was what would a Mayor Dan Wolk term look like…
Analysis: Which Way Does the Council Go with Compensation, Budget Issues?
One of the more interesting questions for 2015 is what direction we should go on employee compensation…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Moving Into 2015
Now that New Year’s and the holidays are over, I want to refocus on three critical issues…
My View: City Not Out of Woods Yet on Pension Risk
Back in late October and early November, State Controller John Chiang dropped a bit of a bombshell…
Commentary: No One Called Out Davis Firefighters For Endangering Public Safety
In response to the police shootings in New York, members of the New York Police Department, angry…
Commentary: Backsliding Into 2015, Biggest Local Concerns Going Forward
New Year’s Day is a time of rebirth, where we remember the past year and prepare for…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Transportation and Employee Compensation Issues
The results from the recently released UC Davis Campus Travel survey are encouraging. The results from the…
My View: Why Do We Need Innovation Parks?
Right now we are looking at a spring 2016 vote date for a Measure R vote on…
Further Analysis: 20-Year Road Projections Will Always Be Imprecise, City Needs to Secure Funding Regardless
Earlier this week, the Vanguard reported on the work that Dan Carson did on behalf of the…
Analysis: Revisions to Pavement Cost Projections Do Not Change Funding Needs
Dan Carson back in June argued that the city needed to take a slower track for a…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Soda Tax As Possible Funding Mechanism
A source told the Vanguard that a few years back, the city was approached by health proponents…
