Sunday Commentary: A Look Ahead to Some Burning Issues in Davis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A I head into my 16th year of…
Commentary: ‘But Davis Is a Great Place, I Don’t Want It to Change’
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – I hear it a lot, people love the…
Analysis: Leland Recommends Using the 75% Variable Cost Assumption for Development Impact Models
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It is a highly contentious issue, however, when…
Commentary: The City Is Still in Fiscal Peril, but It Can Make Changes to Public Safety Fairly Easily
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – As we have reported in the past, the…
Council Faces Community Wrath on Policing, but Adopts Proposed Budget
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Despite an overwhelming number of citizens supporting changes to policing,…
City Leaders Propose Budget for The Next Two Fiscal Years
By Flor Sanchez DAVIS– During the City Council meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021, Finance Director Elena…
Is the City Moving Fast Enough on Police Reform?
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – The city council on Tuesday heard the first presentation of…
Guest Commentary: Let’s Take Care of Davis – Please Vote Yes for the Stormwater Fee
By Councilmember Dan Carson, Commissioner Elaine Roberts Musser, and Vice Mayor Lucas Frerichs We call upon our…
Day 5 of the Derek Chauvin Trial in Death of George Floyd Features Police Officers
By Lovepreet Dhinsa MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Day 5 on Friday of the trial of Derek Chauvin—the former…
My View: Council Approves Ladder Truck, but I’m Still Unclear on the Actual Need
By David M. Greenwald This week the city council approved the acquisition of the ladder truck—but I…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Ladder Truck Is an Expensive Commitment for an Unknown Upside
By David M. Greenwald When the issue of the ladder truck first came forward, I thought I…
Subcommittee on Ladder Trucks
The following are the full comments and concerns from a subcommittee comprised of Doug Buzbee, Ezra Beeman,…
Council to Discuss Purchasing Ladder Truck for Fire Department
By David M. Greenwald The idea was first discussed last fall, with an increasing number of three-…
City Officials Discuss Overview of the Current State of the City
By Zohd Khan Mayor Gloria Partida and City Manager Mike Webb discussed the overall financial state of…
Sunday Commentary: Yeah, Yeah, Wash, Wash, Repeat, but the Problem Remains
By David M. Greenwald As we move into 2021, what are we going to be talking about…
Planting More Trees Downtown Will Benefit Businesses, Public Commenter Said
By Zohd Khan DAVIS — During a public hearing held at the Dec. 1 city council meeting, Assistant…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Remains Stuck in Drive To Find Sustainable Revenue
By David M. Greenwald It was 2010 when I watched Bob Clarke of Public Works give a…
Commentary: Slow Down on Adding $1.5 Million in Personnel Costs For a Ladder Truck
By David M. Greenwald In theory it seemed to make sense, as the city has focused much…
Chief Darren Pytel Presents Davis PD Financial Update at Finance and Budget Commission Meeting
By Emily Dill DAVIS — At Monday night’s Finance and Budget Commission meeting on Nov. 9, Davis Police…
Council Gives a Go Ahead to Pursuing a Ladder Truck – But Staffing Costs a Big Concern
The council will pursue it in stages, and they recognize it is a big ticket item, with…
