Guest Commentary: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
By Mark Dempsey It’s often hard to imagine local connections to global issues, but returning to…
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- Davis Fire Chief Joe Tenney Retires, Paul Swanson Takes the ReinsFire Chief Joe Tenney announced his retirement after 26 years of service to the Davis community, and Paul Swanson was appointed as the city's next fire chief, effective Feb. 17, 2026.
- Davis Considers Relocating Homeless Respite Center Amid Fiscal ConstraintsThe Davis City Council is considering relocating the Davis Daytime Respite Center due to potential set-up costs ranging from $150,000 to $2.75 million, and is weighing various operational models and performance measures before making a decision.
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