Hyatt House Passes Unanimously with Backing from Neighbors
What began as one of the most contentious issues facing this community ended with unanimous support from…
Council to Look at Rental Ordinance
Unlike many other communities, Davis lacks a rental ordinance. As a result, as staff notes, “some residential…
Rejecting Draconian Measures, Council Narrows Focus on Dealing with Panhandling
The Davis City Council again heard concerns from residents and downtown property and business owners about the…
Council Approves Letter to University on Changes to LRDP
In what has likely been the most discussed topic in the second part of 2016 (although there…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why a Sanctuary City?
On Wednesday, the Vanguard, the Davis Phoenix Coalition and the Human Relations Commission held a forum, which…
Monday Morning Thoughts: CalTrans Waiting on Davis on Richards Re-Direct
While much has been made about the congestive nature of Richards Boulevard and plans are being made…
Guest Commentary: City of Davis Commitments As a Sanctuary City
By Robb Davis and Lucas Frerichs In the past several weeks we have had the opportunity to…
Yolo County and City of Davis Partner on CCE
(From Press Release) – Yolo County and the City of Davis have taken an important step to…
Commentary: Council Steps Up to Try to Meet Fiscal Challenge
On Tuesday night the Davis City Council did not take any votes, but it is clear that…
No Vote Yet on Hyatt House, Seems to Have Council Support to Move Forward with Modifications
The council chose to defer actions on the Hyatt House for at least two weeks. From their…
Council Affirms February Vote for Gandhi Statue in Central Park after Long Contentious Meeting
In February, the Davis City Council on consent voted 5-0 to accept a Gandhi statue, donated from…
Council Takes Strong First Step Toward General Plan
If the Davis City Council is going to be able to bring the community along on a…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: When Should We Build a New Sports Complex?
My concern at the time when this process was initiated last fall was that I did not…
Changing of the Guard with the City Council
On Tuesday night, the city of Davis and the city council said goodbye to Dan Wolk, whose…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Is a General Plan Update in the Works During This Next Council Session?
Yesterday we noted in our preview article on incoming Mayor Robb Davis that there seems to be…
Analysis: Closing Thoughts on Nishi’s Defeat and More
In the end, with all of the strangeness of having to count 6000 to 7000 additional votes,…
Sunday Commentary: Overcoming the Lack of Trust
In last week’s Sunday Commentary I noted that “Lack of Trust is Slowing Us Down,” where I…
Cannery Back With Requested DA Changes But Also Concessions
In April, The New Home Company had three requested changes to the Cannery development agreement (DA) before…
Council Gives MRIC One Week to Come Back with Workable Proposal
Developer Says It’s November or Bust To say that council is skeptical that the developers of the…
My View: We Learn Once Again That Campaigns Matter
If I were going to design the perfect candidate profile, it would be a person like Will…
