Commentary: Why I Strongly Support Measure W–The Parcel Tax
I have been thinking about writing this commentary for several days now, ever since I put the…
Ballot Arguments in For Measure W–The Parcel Tax
The ballot arguments have been submitted both for and against the Parcel Tax. This marks the first…
Language of Argument for Charter City Ballot Initiative Sparks Disagreement Amongst Supporters
In mid July, the Davis City Council by a 4-1 margin, voted to put a Charter Proposal…
Parcel Tax Campaign Announces Two Prominent Davisites Have Been Named As Co-Chairs
The Vanguard received a press release from the YES on Measure W, “Yes for Our Students” campaign….
Analysis: Examining Parcel Tax Poll Results
The Vanguard ran two polls simultaneously from Thursday July 10, 2008 until Monday July 14, 2008. The…
Board Approves $120 Parcel Tax for November Ballot
The Davis Joint Unified School Board met early on Wednesday to determine among other things, the amount…
Landlords Trying to Mobilize Students Against Parcel Tax?
Vanguard Analysis Shows Scare Tactics and Deception Used in Flier Passed Out At an Apartment Complex The…
Commentary: November is Not the Right Time for Parcel Tax
Last Monday at the school board meeting it was a unique experience to read the results of…
School Board Opts for November 2008 Parcel Tax
Polling Shows Plausible but Difficult Battle to Get it Approved Yesterday morning, in a special meeting, the…
Commentary: Parcel Tax Discussion Time
The Davis School Board meets tomorrow morning at 9 am to discuss critical details of a proposed…
Commentary: Low Turnout Again Leads to Talk of Change
Another election, more low turnout, and more talk about changing the way we vote. County Clerk Freddie…
Commentary: Examining the Feasibility of a Parcel Tax
Somewhat lost in the midst of the election is the ongoing discussion over a possible parcel tax….
2007 Year in Review–10 Biggest Vanguard Stories of 2007
As the first full year of the People’s Vanguard of Davis comes to completion, we will countdown…
2007 Year in Review–10 Biggest Vanguard Stories of 2007
As the first full year of the People’s Vanguard of Davis comes to completion, we will countdown…
Commentary: Elections, Messages and Commitment
The tragedy in Tuesday’s election did not come from Davis, but rather West Sacramento. Measure S would…
Sights and Thoughts from Election Night
A few thoughts about the school board race. Back when the slate of candidates were finalized, I…
Measures Q and P Pass Easily After Some Early Worry
I have to admit it, when I saw the absentee numbers, I knew immediately that the school…
Lovenburg, Harris, Measures Q and P win amid low turnout
On an evening when the school board races were all but decided during absentee voting and the…
Live From the Elections Office
Polls are closing at 8 PM, I’m seated deep in the heart of the County Elections Office…
