Commentary: Where the Council Ends Up Going on Revenue Measures Not Clear
Watching the council discuss the potential revenue measures continues to feel a lot like déjà vu all…
Council to Consider Possible Tax Measures for 2018
The city’s current long range budget forecast shows an annual shortfall of $7.8 million in terms of…
Sunday Commentary: Should Rainbow City Have Been the Priority?
Sometimes in this business you have to be the bad guy in order to point out problematic…
Council Punts on Infrastructure Tax For Now
Council moved quickly to shelve a possible marijuana tax until there was more certainty about the upcoming…
Monday Morning Thoughts: 130 Units Going Away on Nishi Plus Parks Tax Thoughts
In general, the Vanguard has pushed for greater density at Nishi. The developer has, in fact, put…
My View: Parks-Only Tax a Bad Idea
When the Davis City Council met in December, by a 3-2 vote they asked staff to return…
Commentary: Accountability with Revenue Measures
The Vanguard in the last few weeks has noted the solid recommendations from the Finance and Budget…
Mayor Wolk Hits the High Notes During State of the City Address
Mayor Dan Wolk opened his remarks during the Davis Chamber’s State of the City Address citing Led…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Mayor vs Mayor Pro Tem, Renaissance vs Fiscal Peril
On Tuesday, Mayor Dan Wolk will deliver his version of the State of the City at the…
Vanguard Commentary: Potential Revenue Measures Are Now A Mess
At the last city council meeting, city staff presented a report that showed the city is spending…
Where Did A Parks Tax Proposal Come From?
On December 15, the council voted 3-2 to approve a motion to ask staff to return with…
Sunday Commentary: Council Needs to Step Up With Parcel Tax
The voters of Davis were willing to pass a sales tax by a 58-42 margin on Tuesday….