My View: Avoiding a Return of a Toxic City Hall Environment
A few days ago I was going back over old Vanguard articles as I was in search…
Neighbors Remain in Opposition to Project Despite New Proposal At Paso Fino
Last week, hours before the Davis Planning Commission was set to hold a hearing on Paso Fino,…
Analysis: Impasse on City Manager?
On September 6, we knew that the Davis City Council conducted interviews of potential city manager hires….
Paso Fino Developers Revamp Proposal, Saving Trees, Reducing Houses
Late on Wednesday, just a few hours before the scheduled planning commission meeting at 7 pm, the…
Vanguard Analysis: Object Lessons of Paso Fino and Framing of Greenbelts Issue
The issue of the selling of a greenbelt to create infill development has resonated within at least…
My View II: Will We Soon Know the New City Manager?
Earlier this week, we lamented the secrecy of the city manager search process. However, all will soon…
Why is Davis’ City Manager Hiring Process So Secret?
We had some interesting reactions to yesterday’s article, in which we depicted the city manager hiring process…
Commentary: City Manager Hiring Process Remains Shrouded In Secrecy
On September 6, we knew that the Davis City Council conducted interviews of potential city manager hires….
Militarization of Police: What’s the Harm?
COMMENTARY: The most frequently identified defense of the MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle) has been that, while…
Vanguard Analysis: Swanson Votes to Abstain on MRAP
For a vote that did not change the outcome of the council’s decision one way or another,…
Council Emerges From Break with a Lot of Work to Do
One might excuse newly-installed Mayor Pro Tem Robb Davis if he feels like he’s on a roller…
My View II: Mayor to Address Length of Council Meetings?
Mayor Dan Wolk this week told the Vanguard, “I’ve decided to implement the monthly ‘ceremonial’ meeting. Part…
Street lights–what are the issues?
by Barbara Clowers There are many issues that most of us are unaware of regarding the street…
Part II: What Makes a Good City Manager – the Good and the Bad
One of the reasons that I liked the piece from John Nalbandian about Dallas was that he…
What Does Davis Need in a City Manager?
While I do not disagree with those who believe the biggest issue that the city faces is…
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…
