Commentary: Would District Elections Help?
One idea generally thrown around as a potential reform measure is going to district elections. My view…
Commentary: Does Davis Need to Be More Like Woodland?
There was an interesting and thought-provoking column from John Mott-Smith this week and, while the overall subject…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Cart Before Community Discussion on CCE?
(Editor’s note: I had originally put my thoughts on two subjects together as per my usual Monday…
Council to Form Subcommittee on Innovation Parks and Community Choice EnergyAdvisory Committee
Two of the critical issues facing the council are the handling of the innovation parks and Nishi,…
Looking Ahead: Ten Key Issues for 2015
We can look back at 2014 as bringing us some surprising happenings on the local scene. Who…
Smart, Clean and Local Energy Technologies for Davis
By Gerry Braun and Lorenzo Kristov In a recent article Gerry Braun and Richard McCann summarized energy…
Let’s Take Davis’s Energy Future Seriously
By Gerry Braun and Richard McCann Last year the Davis City Council funded work to evaluate the…
Sunday Commentary: Can Council Cast the Tough Votes?
We saw it in meeting number one where five councilmembers, despite deep hesitations and concerns, voted to…
Commentary: Public Gets Just Enough Info to Be Dangerous
We have often argued that letters to the editor are windows into how citizens perceive public policy…
Council League of Women Voters Candidates’ Forum (Video)
Back in early May, four of the Davis City Council candidates met to discuss the issues at…
My View: Council Caves to Public Pressure on POU
The truth is there is plenty of blame to go around for the failure of the city’s…
Vanguard Forum Wraps Up Council Candidate Forums
It was a hot night on Wednesday evening, but neither the weather nor the late date dissuaded…
Council Pulls Plug on Public Power Funding
by Michelle Millet In a surprise move Tuesday night council passed, by a 4-1 vote, a motion…
Council Votes 4-1 to Rescind $600,000 Authorization for POU
by Michelle Millet Councilmember Brett Lee made a motion to rescind the previous authorization to spend up…
Council Candidates Talk POU, Budget
Last week, the League of Women Voters held a candidate’s forum. Rochelle Swanson was unable to attend…
City to Bring on Project Manager and Communications Consultant For POU
Plans Go Forward Despite Clear and Sustained Community Opposition to Effort: The Publicly Owned Utility has become…
Four City Council Candidates Meet for League Forum
With Rochelle Swanson in Washington, DC, for Cap-to-Cap, the four other candidates met on Wednesday night at…
Taking a Serious Look at CCA Alternative to Public Power
by Daniel Parrella I was a sophomore in high school when the vote for SMUD to annex…
Staff Looks for Direction to Continue Pursuit of POU
Last month, the Davis City Council directed staff to return with a revised resolution, adding steps to…
My View: Who Fills the Leadership Void?
If you want to understand the fruits of good planning, and strong leadership, look no further than…
