Sunday Commentary: We Have a Chance to Close the Housing Gap
By David M. Greenwald Measure J has sometimes become a rather convenient target for the housing problems…
Commentary: Most Important Planning Issues Facing Davis
In a comment yesterday, someone asked a great question—identify the three most important topics for future planning…
Commentary: It Won’t Be This Year on Measure J
When Measure J—the original version—was put on the ballot in 2000, it was a tightly fought and…
Public and Council Solidly Behind Putting the Renewal of Measure J to a Vote
Davis – The Davis City Council unanimously voted on Tuesday to put Measure J back on the…
Council Looks to Put Measure J Renewal on the Ballot
There have been two discussions so far on the renewal of Measure J—one by the City Council…
Guest Commentary: Council Should Renew Measure J for 2 Years
By Michael Miller Our city staff has proposed to renew measure J without even considering our community…
Sunday Commentary: Why We Should Have More Discussion on Measure J
I appreciate Planning Commissioner Darryl Rutherford raising similar questions on Measure J’s renewal that I have. On…
Planning Commission Moves Forward on Renewal of Measure J
On Wednesday as the clock neared midnight, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended moving forward with the Renewal…
Planning Commission to Examine Measure J Renewal
The Measure J renewal process will continue this week as the issue comes before the Planning Commission. …
Commentary: Mayor Pro Tem Flips Script on Housing Discussion
Measure R is working. We can get projects that are voted down by the public. We can…
Council Backs Renewal of Measure J/R without Major Changes
If there is to be a discussion on the renewal of Measure J, it will have to…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why Did the City Wait So Long before Discussing Measure J Renewal?
For the last several weeks we have heard from people in the community complaining—rightly that the city…
Council to Start Looking at Renewing Measure J
When the City of Davis passed Measure J, now 20 years ago, in 2000, it became one…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Mayor Lee Takes the First Dive Into Measure R
Given that we are probably less than a year from Measure R’s renewal being on the ballot,…
2018 in Review: Measure R Votes
For better or for worse, we entered Davis with a key question: “Can Davis Pass a Measure…
Analysis: No Major Changes as the Election Results Are Finalized
On Friday, 24 days after the election was held, the county finally wrapped up their count in…
My View: 2018 Marks a Continued Decline in the Influence of the Slow Growth Position in Davis Politics
In 2000, after years of rapid growth in the city of Davis, progressive forces were resurgent. Not…
Sunday Commentary: Measure L Vote Shows Evolving Electorate
A couple of recent comments stand out to me. Last week, Alan Pryor wrote: “People change over…
My View: Why Did Measure J Succeed Where Others Failed?
The final results are in and Measure J not only won, but won overwhelmingly by a 60.5…
Last Count Doesn’t Change Election Results
They are not done, but the county has released the results of just under 10,000 new ballots…
