Mayor’s Corner: Mayor Reiterates Opposition to MRAP
by Dan Wolk This is the second installment of the “Mayor’s Corner,” a monthly column intended to…
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…
City Manager Decision: Davis’ Future in the Balance
Over the last several months, a number of people have come to me, concerned that if they…
Analysis: Council in a Catch-22 on New City Manager
If you read the council agenda item for Saturday, they figure to have a long day as…
Mayor’s Corner
by Dan Wolk This is the first installment of a monthly column I am calling the “Mayor’s…
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…
Commentary: Just Who is Running This City?
The Vanguard will have more specific thoughts on the police acquisition of a military vehicle and whether…
Commentary: The Other Side of Employee Morale
On Sunday, the Vanguard attempted to throw out, as food for thought as we go forward, the…
Sunday Commentary: Employee Morale and Other City Manager Fallout
Earlier this week, we had a brief series on ideal qualities we would be looking for in…
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…
Part III: What Qualities Does Davis Need in a City Manager?
We have spent this week talking about the qualities of a good city manager and what Davis…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Analysis: Measure O and Fiscal Sustainability
On Tuesday night, Measure O passed and passed easily, with 58 percent of the vote. Measure O…
Sunday Commentary: Were Public Officials Dancing on Pinkerton’s Grave?
Yesterday, the Vanguard reported that the Davis Professional Firefighters Association President Bobby Weist held a party at…
