Vanguard Commentary: The Case For March
The Vanguard originally believed a November parcel tax was the way to go, but the polling data…
Case Grows Even Stronger for More Planning Before Jumping Into a Big Ballot Fight
By Dan Carson Given the developments this week in the city parcel tax controversy, I’m glad the…
Commentary: Parcel Tax is in Trouble and Council Should Look At Themselves
The news on Tuesday was not good for a parcel tax. The city commissioned a poll, and…
Parcel Tax should focus on roads, not $10 million pool complex
By Michelle Millet My public comment given during June 24 Council Meeting regarding the inclusion of funding…
Council Looks Toward Spring, As Parcel Tax Numbers Look Bad
The council now knows what it is up against and a public opinion survey that the city…
Commentary: Which is It?
Since everyone wanted to focus on other aspects of yesterday’s column, I want to pull this out…
My View: Balls Are Being Fumbled All Over the City
Despite some recent criticism, the Davis City Council should be commended for getting the parcel tax discussion…
Munn on Various Tax Options Before the City
by John Munn (Editor’s Note The following is a letter from John Munn to the Vanguard) I…
Commentary: Mixing Pool and Roads in Parcel Tax a Recipe For Disaster
Tuesday night’s study session revealed an interesting divergence of opinion on what the parcel tax should be….
Council Ponders Parcel Tax – Roads Versus Pools
The Davis City Council met on Tuesday night for a lengthy parcel tax study session. It was…
Special My View: Roads Crises Will Not Be Easily Solved
The Davis City Council effectively has until July 15 or so to decide whether or not to…
Analysis: Last Round of MOUs Went Further Than You Think
There has been a conventional belief that the city MOUs in 2012 did not go nearly far…
Sunday Commentary: Why We Can’t Wait on Roads
Yesterday we argued that the Enterprise was wrong in criticizing the council’s timing of a parcel tax…
My View: Editorial Misses Point on Tax Discussion, Council Right to Discuss Options Early
While I often disagree with Davis Enterprise editorial policies, rarely have I found their discussion as misinformed…
Not So Fast – Why a Slower Track for a Second Tax Vote Makes Sense
By Dan Carson Davis Vanguard’s push for rapid City Council action to put a parcel tax on…
Is Council Looking at Special Parcel Tax Measure for Spring 2015?
On Tuesday night, the council held a preliminary discussion in advance of next week’s workshop/study session on…
Analysis: What We Can Do to Put City on Road to Sustainability?
The passage of Measure O does not end the budget discussion. In fact, all Measure O really…
Fire Department Shared Management May Performance Report
Chief’s Message Community Members, Your Shared Fire Management Team is pleased to share the May 2014 monthly…
Sunday Commentary: Council Needs to Step Up With Parcel Tax
The voters of Davis were willing to pass a sales tax by a 58-42 margin on Tuesday….
A Different View of City Employees and Benefits
On Wednesday following the Measure O election, the city’s Chief Innovation Officer offered a very interesting analysis…
