Sunday Commentary: Yes Politicians Can Be Bought in Davis
One of the arguments I hear for the $100 campaign finance limit (now increased to $150 for…
Commentary: UCD Pullout of Shared Management Opens Up Fire Chief Position to a Political Fight
In 2013, with the old council led by Mayor Joe Krovoza and City Manager Steve Pinkerton still…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Weist Won’t Simply Leave Quietly
One of the most interesting backstories of the city in the last year or so is that…
Fire Union President Sues City of Davis for Unpaid Overtime
Davis Professional Firefighters Association President Bobby Weist is at it again, as he filed a class action…
Sunday Commentary II: Why Change Something That Is Working?
In April of 2013, the Davis City Council on a 3-2 vote, with Dan Wolk and Lucas…
Vanguard Analysis: 30% Total Compensation Gap Problematic For Fire Merger
When Mayor Dan Wolk at last week’s city council meeting called for a “check-in to see what’s…
Mayor Wolk Re-Opens the Fire Issue
Despite continued data showing that fire service has improved under Shared Management, Boundary Drop, and staffing changes,…
Commentary: Backsliding Into 2015, Biggest Local Concerns Going Forward
New Year’s Day is a time of rebirth, where we remember the past year and prepare for…
Documents Show Statewide Firefighters’ Union Leader Pressuring UCD to End Shared Services
In November of 2013, Senator Lois Wolk, Assemblymember Mariko Yamada, Supervisors Don Saylor and Jim Provenza, and…
