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. …
Council Cleans Up Ballot Language on Measure O
On Tuesday night, council believed it put to rest concerns raised by Bob Dunning and others that…
Another Unjustified Sales Tax
By Jose Granda and Thomas Randall No sooner the Davis School District put to sleep the parcel…
Vanguard Analysis: Dunning Begins Attack on Sales Tax Ordinance
The ink was barely dry on the Davis City Council’s proposed Measure O, the tax ordinance, when…
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…
Vanguard Analysis: Should Voters Trust the Council with More Money?
This is a core question that Rich Rifkin poses today in his biweekly Davis Enterprise column and…
Next Steps in Facing our Fiscal Challenges
by Robb Davis Clarifying the Magnitude of the Challenges and Building Accountability I attended the February 11…
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…
