My View: District Responds to Williams’ Critique – $1.3 Million Projection Is Sound
By David M. Greenwald On Friday, Matt Williams accused the school district and city of adding “funny…
Guest Commentary: Public Comment to DJUSD School Board Last Night — Funny Money in Measure B Argument?
by Matt Williams The following Public Comment was submitted by e-mail to the DJUSD School Board with…
My View: A Quick Look At Revenue From Innovation Centers
We have been talking about the impact of Economic Development in Davis for nearly a decade now…
Sunday Commentary: Overcoming the Lack of Trust
In last week’s Sunday Commentary I noted that “Lack of Trust is Slowing Us Down,” where I…
Cannery Back With Requested DA Changes But Also Concessions
In April, The New Home Company had three requested changes to the Cannery development agreement (DA) before…
Cannery Comes Back for Another Bite: 24 Additional Units
In November 2013, a divided city council voted 3-2 to approve the development agreement to put 547…
My View: The Corrupting Influence of Money on Local Politics
When he announced on the Vanguard his run for city council, Paul Boylan, among other things, told…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Future of Growth – Nishi v. Cannery
In a way Nishi and the Cannery may be forever tied together in a number of respects….
Monday Morning Thoughts: 130 Units Going Away on Nishi Plus Parks Tax Thoughts
In general, the Vanguard has pushed for greater density at Nishi. The developer has, in fact, put…
Can Council Resolve Nishi Baseline Features in Time For a June Election?
Once again, the Davis City Council will hear the latest proposal on Nishi this coming Tuesday. Previously,…
Council Moves Closer To Putting Nishi on June Ballot
There is a lot of work still to be done between now and February 2, the next…
My View: Is $2.2 Million Enough Revenue For Voters to Pass Innovation Park?
The city and the developers were quick to tout the economic analysis showing that the Mace Ranch…
The New Home Company Took Different Stance on CFD in Irvine
On a city council that has often lacked clearly defined lines of demarcation of key issues, the…
Philosophically Divided Council Votes to Implement CFD
In the end the decision on the CFD (Community Facilities District) came down to philosophy, with both…
Commentary: The Key Question is Who Will the Council Represent on the CFD Vote?
Tonight, the Davis City Council will be asked to adopt a series of resolutions that form the…
Who Will Our Council Members Represent?
by Michelle Millet On Tuesday council will vote on whether or not to approve the formation of…
Analysis: Lessons for the Innovation Parks
When Wildhorse Ranch was placed on the ballot, one of the critical early points made by the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Davis City Council and the CFD
Is a Picture Worth 1000 Words? At the council meeting on Tuesday, I wanted to capture some…
Cannery, Its Development Agreement, and the CFD
by Joe Krovoza As the Community Facilities District (CFD) is considered for the Cannery development, I am…
Commentary: A Troubling Vote on the CFD
Yesterday I was joking with people that it was like old times on the Vanguard – contentious,…
