City-Ratepayers Cut Deal to End Litigation, Pave Way for Approvals of Water Rates
Coming out of closed session on Tuesday night, Mayor Dan Wolk announced a settlement agreement with YRAPUS…
Will City Agree to Settle Water Lawsuit?
The Vanguard learned that the city and plaintiffs for the water suit – John Munn and YRAPUS…
My View: Water Rates and Who Got It Right
An argument was made on the Vanguard yesterday with regards to CBFR. I do not believe this…
Analysis: It’s No Wonder Why People Are Confused…
I recall a discussion back in college about the “big lie,” which is an interesting propaganda tactic…
Sunday Commentary: Has Council Put Water to Rest?
On Tuesday, council approved a Prop 218 rate process to (A) notify the ratepayers of the plan…
Council Passes New Water Rates, Will It be Good Enough to Satisfy Critics?
The council quickly passed the staff recommendation to “Accept the Water Rate Cost of Service Study prepared…
Will Council Put to Rest the Water Rate Discussion?
At the last city council meeting, the council moved for staff to prepare the Prop 218 to…
Analysis: Will City Staff Allow 87-13 to Go Forward?
Following the council’s unanimous vote in support of 87-13 on Wednesday, the Vanguard proclaimed that the water…
My View: Compromise on Water Hinged on Burning the Strawmen
One of the more dangerous public policy moves is to make decisions based on assumptions and partial…
Water Issue Ends at 87-13?
If the water issue has been Davis’ Soap Opera, its closing act may have been last night….
Sunday Commentary: Seemingly No Way to Avoid the Water Rate Train Wreck
Tuesday’s meeting may have been one of the most contentious we have had since Mayor Joe Krovoza…
Contentious Hearing on Water Still Leaves Rate Options Unclear
It was contentious hearing, at various points along the way, on the water rates on Tuesday night….
Open Letter to Supporters of Measure P
by Matt Williams and Donna Lemongello The following letter was sent electronically to Michael Harrington and Pam…
Analysis: Conventional Rate Structures Punish Low End Users
We have heard much about the inadequacies of CBFR. The look-back is considered unfair. The public does…
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…
Sunday Commentary: Predictable Ending for URAC Process, Council Has to Decide
The result was almost inevitable as the council asked the URAC (Utility Rate Advisory Committee) to do…
URAC Member Clumpner’s Recommendations on Rate
by Greg Clumpner Introduction Having listened to the opinions presented to and by the URAC, reviewed the…
Stonewalling Fair Water Rates?
by John Munn I had hoped to fade back into the woodwork after the City Council election,…
URAC Member Explains His Thoughts on Water Rates
by Richard McCann originally posted here The URAC could not agree on a recommendation to the Davis…
URAC Cannot Come to Decision; Punts Water Rates Back to Council
Ironically for critics of the council pushing the rate setting discussion to the Utility Rate Advisory Committee…
