Public Health Groups Fight Back on Soda Tax
Back in December, a group of former and current public officials, including Senator Lois Wolk, Former Assemblymember…
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…
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…
Underlying Data on the Risks of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption
During the course of the community discussion on a potential soda tax, we have cited our interview…
Sunday Commentary: Beverage Industry Sure Acts Like Soda Tax Works
While there has been a philosophical opposition to the soda tax by some, for the most part…
My View: A Campaign Speech Under the Guise of the Mayor’s Monthly Column
Just before Christmas the local paper released the online version of “The Mayor’s Corner,” that will be…
Commentary: Really, We Don’t Have a Problem in Davis?
Stats Show Woodland and West Sac Need to Get on the Ball Too Earlier this week one…
Analysis: Would a Soda Tax Pass in Davis and Would It Be Successful?
As we debate whether to put a soda tax before the voters in Davis, there seems to…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: The Flip-Flopping Epidemic on Soda Tax
Last week we showed strong evidence that Mayor Dan Wolk had changed his tune on the soda…
Sunday Commentary II: On Personal Struggles with Sugar Addiction
While we have spent much of the week talking about the political machinations around the soda tax,…
My View: The Whole Tax Set Up Was Odd
In the last several days, we have looked into the impact of the soda tax discussion, but…
City Manager Pushes Back on Tax Issue, Claiming Staff Time Crunches
It was a bit surprising, as council was sorting out how to approach a revenue measure, with…
Where is the Council Headed on Taxes?
While much of the focus has been on the soda tax, the council on a 3-2 vote…
Commentary: Threat of Beverage Industry Enough to Roll the Mayor Off Soda Tax Proposal
Many were stunned to see Mayor Dan Wolk bail on his signature issue just two weeks after…
Mayor Wolk Backs Off Support of Soda Tax (Video)
Council had a long discussion on Tuesday related to revenue measures. After hearing from numerous representatives of…
Will Council Put a Soda Tax on the Ballot?
The Davis City Council this evening will be considering a number of potential revenue measures. While most…
Full-Court Press on Soda Tax
Last week, Dr. Harold Goldstein, speaking during public comment, asked that the council “consider” putting a soda…
Commentary: Thinking About Taxes and the Need for Revenue
I thought it was an interesting comment that former Assemblymember and County Supervisor Helen Thomson made with…
Public Officials Come to Council Supporting Soda Tax
On Tuesday night a number of public officials came to the city council in support of a…
