Looking Ahead: Ten Key Issues for 2015
We can look back at 2014 as bringing us some surprising happenings on the local scene. Who…
Commentary: Stockton Shows That Bankruptcy Is Not the Answer
There have been days where readers in frustration about Davis’ fiscal situation have suggested that Davis simply…
New City Manager to Receive $217K in Salary
The Davis City Council is set to approve the contract of Dirk Brazil in a consent item…
Commentary: The Other Side of Employee Morale
On Sunday, the Vanguard attempted to throw out, as food for thought as we go forward, the…
Sunday Commentary: Employee Morale and Other City Manager Fallout
Earlier this week, we had a brief series on ideal qualities we would be looking for in…
Analysis: Last Round of MOUs Went Further Than You Think
There has been a conventional belief that the city MOUs in 2012 did not go nearly far…
Analysis: Measure O and Fiscal Sustainability
On Tuesday night, Measure O passed and passed easily, with 58 percent of the vote. Measure O…
Fire and DCEA File Unfair Labor Practice Complaints Against City
The city council agenda showed two closed session items, with the city responding to unfair labor practices…
How We Got Here
Last week, the council candidates were asked what choices by the Davis City Council put the city…
Vanguard Analysis: City Modifies Retiree Medical Vesting Plan
When the city approved the 2009-2010 MOUs, all of them included a revision to the Retiree Health…
