Staff Recommends a June Sales Tax, November Parcel Tax on Ballot
Staff is looking for feedback on Tuesday regarding two revenue proposals that would call for placing a…
Which Came First? The Message? Or the Messenger?
by Matt Williams There is an age-old human behavior pattern that kicks in when we hear news…
Analysis: How Will Council Handle City’s Fiscal Crisis?
The staff report is expected out today and council will be forced to act quickly at the…
Joe Krovoza Delivers State of the City Address (Video)
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza delivered the State of the City address at…
One Way to Balance the Davis City Budget
by Rob White (Author’s Note: I spent a lot of time trying to give specific details. Please…
Analysis: Mayor Lays Out Bleak Fiscal Picture in State of City Address
Mayor Joe Krovoza was not rushed through his presentation the second time through and took full advantage…
My View: Public Participation, the Homeless and DWR’s Profits
I was dismayed on Tuesday to watch the unfolding of the discussion on scavenging. It was a…
Analysis: A Tale of Two Hiring Processes Illustrates Davis’ Problem
An editorial in the local paper today laments the lack of applicants interested in three open positions…
Analysis: Is the Budget Crisis Worse Now Than We Feared?
In December of 2012, the Davis City Council voted 5-0 to impose the last, best, and final…
Are Pensions to Blame For Widespread Fiscal Woes in California?
When we first started looking hard at the city budget, back in 2008 before the economic collapse,…
Vanguard Hosts Mayor’s State of the City Address at Community Chambers
Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza will deliver the State of the City address at Community Chambers located at…
Vanguard Analysis: Should City Council Step Up Effort to Keep Pinkerton?
As we reported last week, City Manager Steve Pinkerton is a finalist for a general manager position…
Sunday Commentary: Political Agendas Could Unravel Progress of the Last Year
There was an interesting parallel between the State of the City address given by Mayor Joe Krovoza…
Mayor Krovoza on Economic Development; Supportive of East Mace Innovation Park
During his State of the City address, Mayor Joe Krovoza took a broad view, at times praising…
Governor Introduces 2014-15 Budget: Schools Get New Funding, RDA Does Not
On Thursday, the governor rushed out his proposed 2014-15 budget as the proposal had been prematurely leaked. …
Should Davis Pursue Its Own Publicly Owned Utility?
On Tuesday, at his State of the City Speech, Mayor Joe Krovoza announced that the city is…
Davis City Manager Was Finalist For Incline Village Position
Unbeknownst to locals in Davis, a December 11, 2013, article in the Tahoe Daily Tribune reported that…
Chamber Luncheon An Appropriate Venue for State of the City?
Vanguard Commentary: Yesterday’s midday column definitely generated a lot of discussion. I will not revisit the core…
Sunday Commentary: Sales Tax Revenue Increase Needed For Davis
I have floated this idea the last few weeks. I have solicited alternative suggestions. But to this…
Commentary: Assurances Needed on Fiscal Issues for Voter Support
On Tuesday, in response to my column suggesting a crowdsourcing process, I got an angry email explaining…
