Commentary: Measure Q Results Show Flawed Reasoning by Council, May Put City Behind Eight Ball on Housing
When the city council discussed the timing of housing projects going to the voters, they argued that…
Local Election Update: Deos Falls Below 50 Percent in Latest Tally – But Maintains Healthy Lead
Linda Deos will win the open District 2 seat, although her percentage ticked down to 49.77 percent,…
My View: Why I Ended Up Supporting Measure Q
Now that the election is over, I am finally allowed to discuss my personal choice to support…
Commentary: Measure Q’s Passage Doesn’t Necessarily Reflect Support For the Status Quo
Davis, CA – Barring something truly unexpected Measure Q is going to pass by a comfortable margin. …
Deos and Q Have Commanding Leads After Election Night Tallies
Davis, CA – There are plenty of votes to be counted locally, but the Election Night tallies…
Commentary: Measure Q Was Mishandled, Now Will It Actually Pass?
Davis, CA – The upside of the November vote is that we will get maximum turnout for…
Guest Commentary: Misleading Comparisons of Compensation from Other Cities to Award Excessive Salary Increases
Part 2 – Recent Salary Increases to the Firefighters Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and…
Commentary: Things Are Quiet on the Local Front – Too Quiet
Moving local elections to November seemed to make a lot of sense as voter participation will be…
Democrats Support Yes on Q
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Commentary: Was 2022 Campaign Tactic “Race-Baiting”? Well Maybe
It has been a fairly tame campaign for City Council by Davis standards – part of that…
My View: Housing Costs in Davis and the Region Are a Hidden Driver of the City’s Financial Woes
We have spent a lot of time over the last few weeks discussing City Finance issues ahead…
Guest Commentary: Davis Employee Unions are Filling the Yes on Measure Q Campaign Coffers
Follow the Money – Part II Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect…
Commentary: What Happens If the No on Q Campaign Actually Catches the Car
Davis, CA – There are a lot of curious aspects of the No on Q Campaign that…
Letter: Former Assemblymember Mariko Yamada Supports Lea Darrah, Dillan Horton, Measures Q and T
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Guest Commentary: No More Tax Increases Until City Management Fixes What Is Broken
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Guest Commentary: Response on the City’s Financial Audit
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Guest Commentary: Is the Independent Audit of the City ‘Clean’?
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Guest Commentary: Nothing in This Sales Tax Increase Fixes What Is Broken – Vote No on Measure
by Jeff Boone Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The…
Guest Commentary: Follow The Money!
Four Davis City Council Members Accepted Large Campaign Contributions from the Firefighters Union and its Members that…
Guest Commentary: A Response to the Opponents of Measure Q
As a former mayor of Davis and someone who has always been deeply committed to our City’s…
