Former Senior Citizens Commission Chair Elaine Roberts Musser commented on the Davis City Council’s decision to disband the commission and restrict the operational scope of other advisory bodies. Musser’s statement highlighted concerns regarding the council’s approach to public input and commission oversight.
Judy Ennis, founder of the Davis Community Action Network, has announced her candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Davis City Council in the November 2026 election, focusing on housing affordability, economic resilience, climate preparedness, public services and rebuilding trust between residents and local government.
Davis, California is experiencing heightened tensions between Jewish, Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian residents, as highlighted by Rabbi Pini Dunner’s opinion piece in the New York Post, and the city’s response to a May Day gathering that displayed a banner supporting the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
City of Davis officials issued a statement condemning a banner displayed during a May 1 gathering in Central Park that appeared to support the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, while acknowledging constitutional protections for free speech.
The Human Relations Commission (HRC) report on MAPA Climate & Experiences in Davis has been criticized for equating Zionism with fascism and for its framing of antisemitism as a manipulative tool used to suppress advocacy for Palestinian rights, rather than recognizing it as a distinct and dangerous form of hatred.
The Davis City Council has moved forward with a proposed ordinance that would shift responsibility for sidewalk maintenance to adjacent property owners, while emphasizing that enforcement remains months-if not years-away as officials work through policy details and community concerns.
The Davis City Council will consider a resolution to end the city’s engagement with companies owned or controlled by Elon Musk and encourage CalPERS to divest from those firms.
The Davis city council approved eliminating all noise decibel limits for parks, schools, dogs, power tools, and vehicle repairs, allowing the city to decide what is “ordinary and reasonable” without any objective standards, and the public is encouraged to attend the council meeting to express their opinions.
Alberto Preciado has been appointed as Finance Director for the City of Davis, bringing with him 18 years of experience in the government finance sector.
The Davis City Council voted unanimously to defer a decision on requiring community microgrids in the two proposed peripheral housing projects, while approving a $185,000 traffic fee study to move the developments forward.
Parents, educators, and residents of Davis are urging the City Council to expedite the Village Farms and Willowgrove housing projects to prevent families from being priced out of the city, which is hurting schools and teachers.
The Davis City Council is debating the future of the Davis Daytime Respite Center, which provides essential services to unhoused residents, as the current operator is set to shut down on Oct. 31, and the council must decide whether to keep it open, bring operations in-house, or close it.
The Davis City Council voted 4-0 to approve the contract appointing Daryel Dunston as the next City Manager, with his first day in the role being September 15.
The Davis City Council will vote on August 19 to approve the hiring of Daryel Dunston as the new City Manager, with a base salary of $288,452.74 and a start date of September 15.
Interim City Manager Kelly Stachowicz is focused on managing Davis’ complex development proposals, addressing homelessness, and managing the city’s structural budget challenges, while navigating the university relationship and addressing rising construction costs.
The City of Davis needs a new City Manager who can establish trust, deliver promised results, and foster excellence in staff, while also making the city business-friendly and inclusive of the community.
The City of Davis is seeking community input on the leadership qualities and priorities they believe should guide the city’s next city manager through a public survey, and interested applicants can learn more and apply by visiting Bob Murray & Associates.
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