Plaintiffs Fire Back that Expert Opinion Is Sufficient to Show Substantial Evidence
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the Hotel Conference Center have now fired back against the city,…
Response Brief: City Fully Complied with CEQA on Hotel
The City of Davis, along with representatives for the Hotel Conference Center, have filed a joint opposition…
Commentary: Can Davis Get Out of Its Own Way?
Last month when the council was postponing putting the soda tax measure on the ballot, Councilmember Rochelle…
Are New Hotels Really the Key to New City Revenue? Existing Hotel Owners Skeptical
In early December, the Vanguard ran a story, “Can Hotels Be the Short-Term Revenue Fix That the…
Analysis: Can Hotels Be the Short-Term Revenue Fix That the City Needs?
When Councilmember Rochelle Swanson was explaining her vote on the MOUs and explaining where the money might…
My View: Examining the Preference for Nishi
We have closely scrutinized Nishi in the last week or so. Based on the conversations on the…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Richards Plan Ignores Biggest Problem, Imperils Two Projects
It is difficult to overstate the magnitude of the problem here. The city is already being sued…
Analysis: Richards Blvd Corridor Improvement Plan Deals with Light Sequencing But Not Re-Routing UCD Traffic
The city staff is introducing a $175,000 plan to improve safety and circulation on Richards Boulevard in…
Commentary: If Change Is Inevitable, The Fight Should Be For the Future, Not the Past
The proponents of development have always argued that change is inevitable, it is certain. In the 19…
Analysis: A String of Litigation at the Behest of Michael Harrington
The Davis City Council on Tuesday night announced, out of closed session, that, in the item “Supporters…
Sunday Commentary: City Erred on Neg Dec But Lawsuit Isn’t Necessary
Michael Harrington says he has nothing against the Hotel Conference Center proposed on the corner of Richards…
Harrington Follows Through, Files Suit Against Hotel Conference Center Negative Declaration
On Friday, Attorney Don Mooney filed a lawsuit on behalf of Michael Harrington, and Supporters of Responsible…
Can We Fix Traffic on Richards – Yes We Can
While the city believes that the Hotel-Conference Center will not impact traffic on Richards Boulevard, the same…
Will Harrington Challenge Hotel on CEQA Grounds?
Three weeks ago the Davis City Council tentatively approved the Hotel-Conference Center along Richards Boulevard, and they…
My View: Stop Saying Projects Are Being Rushed Forward
One of the lines I hear all the time – and, quite frankly, I have grown tired…
Commentary: What Is Broken Can Be Fixed on Richards
There were a lot of moving parts in the discussion of the Hotel Conference Center – and,…
Public Comments from Tuesday’s Discussion on the Hotel Conference Center
The city council, despite some concerns, unanimously approved the Hotel Conference Center project. However, they heard from…
Council Unanimously Approves Hotel Conference Center
Council Acknowledges Details Need to Be Worked Out on Core Elements: Traffic, Sustainability and Labor With most…
Vanguard Commentary: Council Will Weigh Delicate Balance at Hotel-Conference Proposal
The City of Davis is literally starving for additional tax revenue. Back in the spring of 2014,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Dan Wolk’s Moment
With the announcement last week that potential rival Alfredo Pedroza, the Napa County Supervisor appointed to fill…
