Mayor Pro Tem Davis Explains His Vote on CFD
By Robb Davis When I ran for office I promised myself and the community that I would…
Divided Council Approves CFD For Cannery
It was a divide along similar lines to the divide on the initial Cannery vote, with council…
Beyond the Dais: The Yolo Water Resources Association of Yolo County and Groundwater Management
By Robb Davis Note: This is the second in a series of articles highlighting the work of…
Council Unanimously Backs Staff Report, Pushes For Six-Unit Paso Fino Development
In a rare show of unity on a contentious issue, in the end, the neighbors, the community…
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,…
Commentary: Measure R is Not THE Barrier to Development in Davis
Last summer we argued that Measure J’s impact on housing and development in Davis was overstated. The…
Analysis: Should We Wait on Nishi for UCD Decisions on Connectivity?
On Sunday, we noted that when the Housing Element Steering Committee ranked potential housing sites, they listed…
Council Pushes Nishi Forward, Concerned About Three Innovation Parks
On Tuesday night, the Davis City Council unanimously moved Nishi forward and authorized the staff to move…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The First City Council Meeting for 2015
Tuesday night will mark the first City Council meeting of 2015. Last week Dan Wolk gave his…
Analysis: Which Way Does the Council Go with Compensation, Budget Issues?
One of the more interesting questions for 2015 is what direction we should go on employee compensation…
Beyond the Dais: Insights into Local and Regional Governance
by Robb Davis Several weeks ago David asked me whether I would be willing to write a…
Commentary: Backsliding Into 2015, Biggest Local Concerns Going Forward
New Year’s Day is a time of rebirth, where we remember the past year and prepare for…
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: Employee Morale is Becoming a Crisis For the City
This week Mayor Dan Wolk and Mayor Pro Tem Robb Davis put out a piece that laid…
Productive Six Months in the City
by Dan Wolk and Robb Davis Happy Holidays! This month, we will provide an update on our…
Vanguard Commentary: Sending Away MRAP Doesn’t Mean We Can Borrow It
Last week the Vanguard learned that the MRAP had indeed left town and gone to Woodland. The…
Sunday Commentary: There Are Issues in Davis Beyond the Narrow Core
The Vanguard has strongly pushed forward issues of public concern for the city: the budget, the upcoming…
Commentary: Suddenly the Council Has $300,000 to Throw Around?
Tuesday evening took an odd turn as suddenly two of the councilmembers with the strongest record on…
Robb Davis Explains Concerns About MRAP (Video)
The city of Davis will be returning the MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle), as the council reaffirmed…
Council Rejects $300,000 Appropriation For New Vehicle; Returns the MRAP
The city of Davis will be returning the MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle), as the council reaffirmed…
