Sunday Commentary: Can Council Cast the Tough Votes?
We saw it in meeting number one where five councilmembers, despite deep hesitations and concerns, voted to…
My View: Council Did Right Thing on Compensation
The council has clearly waded into perilous waters by increasing the salary component of the city manager’s…
Council Votes to Increase Compensation Plan For New City Manager
The Davis City Council in a special meeting on Thursday evening, acting on advice from Melissa Chaney,…
Special Meeting Tonight Will Look at City Manager Compensation
The Vanguard was surprised to learn there will be a special meeting this evening at 5:30 pm…
Street Lights On the City Council Agenda Tonight
by Barbara Clowers The city council will hear a report on street lights tonight. I managed to…
Sunday Commentary: A New City Manager is Highest Priority
When Steve Pinkerton announced in February that he was leaving for Incline Village, he gave the city…
New Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem Sworn In
Tuesday night saw a ceremonial farewell to Mayor Joe Krovoza who served as Davis Mayor from 2011…
Joe Krovoza Helped to Transform the Community
Joe Krovoza took over as mayor in January 2011 and served one of the longest consecutive tenures…
A 6-Month Plan to Meet Our Challenges
by Dan Wolk and Robb Davis A week from this Tuesday, a new City Council and Mayor…
Swanson Expands Lead; Munn Concedes
Yolo County on Wednesday had completed most of its count. While it reportedly still has about 1000…
Community Meets New Council For First Time
Last night at the Odd Fellows Hall in Davis, the Davis Downtown hosted a special event honoring…
News Briefs: City Gets Grant for Gateway Project; Meet the New City Council
Davis Receives Grant for Downtown University Gateway Plan The State of California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) has…
Analysis: Calculating the Longshot Chances For John Munn
On paper, a 213-vote lead like Rochelle Swanson holds over John Munn does not seem that formidable….
Vanguard Analysis: Davis City Council Outcome
We begin with the caveat that there are probably 2000 to 3000 votes still to be counted…
Davis Elected as Mayor Pro Tem; Swanson with a Narrow Lead Over Munn for Second
Measure O Passes Handily, Measure P Ahead With 100% of the precincts reporting, one thing is clear,…
Election Digest: Your Guide to Election Day Starting at 9 am
Election Day Coffee with Joe Krovoza & Robb Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza and Robb Davis will be kicking…
Council League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum (Video)
Back in early May, four of the Davis City Council candidates met to discuss the issues at…
Davis City Council Community Values Forum (Video)
On May 12, 2014, the Davis Community Church hosted the Community Values Forum which was an opportunity…
City Council Acts to Protect A Vulnerable Population
by Tia Will A recent poster on the Vanguard made a dismissive comment regarding those who want…
Council Analysis: Look Out Here Comes Munn
A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a former member of the Davis City Council,…
