Nishi Lost, So Why Is the Lawsuit Against It Going Forward?
There have been a number of lawsuits filed against projects in Davis this year. Back on July…
Commentary: How to Move Forward as a Community
A few years ago, I was sitting in a meeting of the Innovation Parks Task Force, and,…
My View: Mayor Wolk’s Legacy
This weekend Mayor Dan Wolk, now at the end of his tenure, offers a glimpse at his…
Sunday Commentary: The Nishi Silly Season Is Upon Us
Don’t mess with campaign signs – seriously, you might have better luck attacking someone’s religion in Davis…
My View: Will Nishi Pass?
One of the biggest questions as we come down to just two and a half weeks left…
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…
Sunday Commentary: Will Nishi Fix Richards or Make It Worse?
On Friday, I was a little bit ahead of schedule and so I figured I would head…
Bill That Would Have Shone Light on “Anonymous” CEQA Plaintiffs Fails in Committee
Would Bill Have Had Relevance to Nishi Lawsuit? By Leanna Sweha AB 2026 had its first and…
My View: Let the Voters Decide If Nishi Measures Up
To the surprise of probably no one, Michael Harrington and Don Mooney have filed a lawsuit once…
Harrington Files Suit Challenging Legality of Nishi (UPDATED)
Former Davis City Councilmember Michael Harrington filed a lawsuit on March 18 challenging the legality of the…
Response to Harrington on Traffic Study
Note: Former City Councilmember Michael Harrington has submitted an alternative traffic report in response to the EIR…
Sunday Commentary: Harrington Should Let the Voters Decide on Nishi
Nishi is a Political Process Not a Legal One – In the fall of 2011, the city…
Judge in Tentative Ruling Goes Against Harrington on CUP
Former Davis City Councilmember and attorney Michael Harrington has been battling the city and his neighbor, challenging…
Incoming Chief Has Mixed Views on Earlier Closing Time For Bars
At last week’s meeting, both Assistant Chief Darren Pytel and Assistant City Manager Kelly Stachowicz were a…
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…
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…
Council Unanimously Approves Hotel Conference Center
Council Acknowledges Details Need to Be Worked Out on Core Elements: Traffic, Sustainability and Labor With most…
