Council Gets Pushback on the Fire Contract
While the council unanimously approved the fire contract, there were two comments – one by Matt Williams…
My View: Agreement with Fire Was Necessary to Move Forward
In order to understand what has transpired in the last two months, we need to go back…
Commentary: Council Won’t End Fire Charade
To say the discussion on Tuesday night on the shared management of the fire department was odd…
My View II: Davis Police Central Figures in MOU Debate and City This Week
Since 2006 the rank and file of the Davis Police Department have really attempted to stay out…
Analysis: Complex Situation Leads to MOUs
There are multiple considerations driving the apparent council support for MOUs that will provide four bargaining units…
Monday Morning Thoughts: It Is Easy to Under-Estimate Impacts of Firefighters’ Union on City Politics
On Sunday the Vanguard showed how the 2004 sales tax, that was supposed to go for shoring…
Analysis: City Manager Salary Increase and Its Impact on Employee Morale, Labor Negotiations
In 2009, as the city was starting to take on water fiscally, City Manager Bill Emlen decided…
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…
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: 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…
Firefighters, Others Employees Celebrate Pinkerton’s Departure; Elected Officials Join In
On Friday, the Vanguard was tipped off that the firefighters were holding a celebration party for the…
