The Davis Voice

Sierra Club Candidates' Forum: Part Two

Part two in a series of three.

As you are reading, think about how it felt sitting there with a laptop and two recording devices trying to take down what the candidates were saying, praying that you do not drop anything, and hoping that some weird noise does not emanate from one of the machines.  Now imagine all of those things happening because the did to me that night.

However, people were kind, even if they wondered, “Why doesn’t that person put all those tools on the table in front of him and free his hands?"  The only answer I have is….ummm I didn’t want to interrupt the proceedings.  Of course by trying to do that, I probably interrupted the proceedings even more.

After the jump, learn all about how the candidates feel about Neighborhood Shopping Centers and  the water challenges that face Davis in the coming years.

 

 

Sierra Club Candidates' Forum: Part One

We've been posting thorough coverage of all of the City Council Candidate Forums thus far and today we bring you the 1st installment on the Yolano Sierra Club/Davis Neighborhood Coalition/Davis Bike Club Forum.

The Sierra Club just announced  a grade (NOT an endorsement) for all of the candidates.  Two candidates, Escamilla-Greenwald and Greenwald received an "A" while Saylor, Souza, Vergis, and Roy received a "B".  It seems that this grading was a very contentious project that exposed a stark divide in the leadership of the club.  Also, some have argued that the candidates were not judged on their answers to these questions, but mainly by the personal preference of each voting Sierra Club leader. (-Ed. Note)

 

It has been over two weeks since I have posted on the election, but that does not mean we have not been following it.

I continue to maintain that this year it appears that The Enterprise has decided to lessen its coverage of local politics. This was affirmed by Claire St. John when she told a number of people that The Enterprise has decided not to cover any of the forums this year. I do not understand that. In a town as politically active and concerned with civic affairs as ours, to not cover at least some, if not all of the forums, simply does not make sense.

Since I last wrote on the elections, five forums for city council candidates have been held. On April 30^th at the Community Chambers, the Yolano Sierra Club/Davis Neighborhood Coalition/Davis Bike Club was held. On May 8th, the Davis League of Women Voters Forum was held and at 8 am! in the morning on May 13, the Downtown Business Association held a forum at the Varsity Theater.  Also, Tree Davis held a meet and greet and the ASUCD held a straw poll.

After the jump, find all of the details to help you pick your candidates for City Council on June 3rd.

 

This Week in YOUR Government

We hope that you enjoyed that invigorating Spring Sweat over the weekend.  Quite polite of Summer to send its calling card before its arrival, don't you think?  Spring or Summer, our local government's wheels never come to a halt.  After the jump, get all of the details on when, where, and how your local elected and appointed officials are taking care of our business.

This Weekend in the People's Republic

With the weather heating up fast, Davisites are likely finding themselves keeping indoors with the AC rocking. You know what else is rocking? This weekend's event calendar!

Stay indoors during the day if you want, but as the daytime heat yields to warm breezy nights, come out and enjoy what this weekend has to offer. My picks are after the jump.

This Weekend in the People's Republic

Whole Earth Festival weekend is my favorite weekend of the year. Every year I anticipate this weekend more than my birthday, Hanukkah, and Halloween; Craft vendors from all over sell their ecologically responsible wares, musicians big and small entertain the masses, children frolic with wonderment and mirth...it really doesn't get any more 'Davis' than this.

While I plan to spend the majority of the weekend dancing at the DJ Stage or relaxing with out-of-town friends in a shady spot and indulging in gourmet 'good-for-yous,' others can find entertainment and enrichment at any of the other various events going on around town this weekend. Find out my picks after the jump.

Whole Earth Festival

There is a Hippie Inside All of Us

Do you like hand crafted, artisan products?  How about folky, jam band music played by an amorphous collection of families that live in a bus half of the year?  Do local, organic foods cooked to order and served on reusable plates in the great out of doors turn you on?  Have you ever dreamed of having dreadlocks?  Do you enjoy learning about progressive issues in temporary geodesic domes? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then get ready for a fantastic weekend in The People's Republic.

Whole Earth Festival (WEF) is many things to many people.  For your editor, it's better than Picnic Day because there is little in the way of schedule and the expectation of hosting a killer house party is much lower.  Also, it is a chill, blissed-out weekend to embrace the inner hippie in us all.

WEF is a cooperative event that can only run with the help of volunteers.  So, point your browser thingy here and sign up for a couple of hours.  Your editor will be washing dishes on Sunday.

For all of the details for some funky fun in the sun, click here.

This Week in YOUR Government

If you haven't registered to vote in the June 3rd, point your browser here and submit your registration form by May 19th.  To learn more about the candidates running for office, there is plenty of information on this very site.

This week there are several opportunities to voice your opinion at public meetings of our city government.  In addition, the League of Women Voters will be hosting their candidates' forum on Thursday night.

Also, let's all give a round of applause to Yolo County for overhauling their website.  The user interface is now intuitive, functional and oh-so pretty.  The Board of Supervisors' agendas, minutes, and video of meetings are now easy to access... they've even got RSS feed.

Find all of the details on how to be a good citizen after the jump.

This Weekend in the People's Republic

It's May...and that means Bike Month. Whether you're a commuter cyclist or you just appreciate the occasional ride, it's as good a time as any to dust off that seat, lube up that chain, and Get Thee Outside! Log your miles at www.mayisbikemonth.com.

Ride nowhere in particular or to any of the various events I've handpicked for you this weekend. They're just after the jump.

Nugget Fields Meeting: May 6th

Nugget vs. 7/11: Is This a Fair Match?

As has been mentioned before on The Davis Voice, a 7-11 Committee is not a new way to buy a Slurpee, but a committee of the school district. It determines whether school district should be declared surplus or not. If it is declared surplus, the School District has the option to sell it or use it for non-educational purposes.

Our editor has served on a previous 7-11 Surplus Property Committee and this writer is the Chiar of the present 7-11 Surplus Committee.  In previous posts by other Davis Voice writers, you have read about Nugget Fields.  The present 7-11 Surplus Committee was actually put in place to deal with Nugget Fields aka the Wildhorse property.

After the jump, find all of the details on how to voice your opinion on this important matter.