Analysis: Survey Bolsters Concern Parcel Tax Would Not Pass This Fall
In yesterday’s column, we summarized the Davis Downtown’s survey on the fiscal crisis. At the outset of…
Economic Development in Davis – It’s Both an Art and a Science
by Rob White Yesterday, the Vanguard posted an article outlining several projects that had been proposed for…
Munn Seeks Fiscal Sustainability in His Run For Council
Of the five candidates in the race for the Davis City Council, John Munn is the newest…
Analysis: Economic Development Critical Component for Fiscal Sustainability
It was last spring when the city of Davis finally rolled out the proposal for Mace 391. …
Vanguard Commentary: What Kind of Community Do We Want to Live In?
On these pages I have shared my view a number of times. I believe that the city…
Sunday Commentary: Reversing Myself on Sales Tax Measure
Back in February, about a month ago, I came out against the sales tax measure in June. …
Another Unjustified Sales Tax
By Jose Granda and Thomas Randall No sooner the Davis School District put to sleep the parcel…
Sunday Commentary: Opposition to Sales Tax Didn’t Do Their Homework
I read the opposition’s argument against the sales tax measure, and I have to say, I liked…
Ballot Arguments Submitted on Sales Tax
Friday was the filing deadline for the ballot initiatives. The major races that the Vanguard is covering…
Sunday Commentary: Council’s Continued Failure to Invest in Roadways
And Why Sales Tax Won’t Fix It – Nearly two weeks ago, in a decision that occurred…
CalPERS Rate Hike Will Hit Cities Like Davis Again
Those counting on the improving economy and increased investment returns to cushion projected cost increases had better…
Vanguard Analysis: City Needs to Simplify Budget Message
On the radio this weekend, I made the point that the city’s fiscal crisis is not something…
Budget Discussion on Davisville Radio
On Sunday, Bill Buchanan hosted the Davis Vanguard‘s David Greenwald on his KDRT radio show, “Davisville.” We…
Sunday Commentary: Misconceptions to Guide the Tax Discussion
It is going to be an interesting three and a half months between now and the June…
My View: Will Not Support Sales Tax Measure in June
On Tuesday night or to be more precise, Wednesday morning, the council, after engaging in a protracted…
Council Puts Half-Cent Sales Tax on Ballot in June
The item did not end until well after 1 am on Wednesday morning. Just as it appeared…
City Council Candidates and Other Community Voices on Tax Measure
A number of citizens spoke out on Tuesday night on the council item that ultimately resulted in…
Vanguard Commentary: One Tax, Not Two
In typical Davis city tradition, the city council is up against a deadline tonight – they have…
Commentary: Real Concerns About Teacher Benefits Driving Push for Pay Increase
While I still believe that the school district – which has passed five parcel taxes since 2007…
My View II: Now Is Not Time For a Teacher Pay Raise
2007 to 2012 entailed six long and hard years for the school district. During that time, the…
