This Week in Your Government

Monday, November 22 – Friday, November 26, 2010

It’s a quiet week for your government with only one opportunity to participate in the public process.  The Davis Voice wishes public servants and community minded citizens everywhere a wonderful Thanksgiving. Once you’ve celebrated the harvest, be sure to mark your calendar for these coming events.

Downtown Davis Holiday Celebration December 2

The annual downtown Davis tree lighting and holiday opening will take place on Thursday, December 2 beginning at 6:00 pm. The community is invited to take part in one of Davis’ oldest community traditions which includes the children’s parade, the holiday tree illumination in the E Street Plaza, Santa and Mrs. Claus greeting their guests, performances by local choirs, horse-drawn carriage rides and free showings of “The Grinch” at the historic Varsity Theatre.

The Children’s Parade will once again be hosted by the Davis Food Co-op. Parade participants begin lining up at 5:30 pm at the Co-op at 620 G Street and the parade steps off at 6:00 pm. Participant parking is available in the public parking structure at 4th and G Streets.  For more information, visit the City of Davis website.

Davis Branch Library Dedicated and Re-Opens December 7

On Tuesday, December 7, the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library, located at 315 East 14th Street in Davis, will re-open at 10:00 am., following a dedication by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors starting at 9:30 am. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony on December 7, as well as a free community celebration on Sunday, December 12, 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

PPIC Hosts Free Forum on California’s Future December 7

At a pivotal time of transition and crisis for the state, the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) — in partnership with leading corporate and philanthropic partners—will host a conference on California’s future. This all day event will include keynote speeches and expert panels on education, climate change, the economy, and governance.

Date: December 7, 2010
Time: 8:00 am. – 4:30 pm. (Registration begins at 7:45)
Location:Sheraton Grand Hotel 1230 J Street, Magnolia Room, Sacramento, CA

Topics include: Education—The Future Starts Here; Climate Change—Striking the Balance; Economy—From Recovery to Renewal; Governance—Leading to a Better Time.  Featured speakers include Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Stanford economist Michael Boskin, and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.  For more information and to register, click here.

Below is your only opportunity to participate in the public process this week.  Click on the link for location and full agenda.

Monday, 22 November 2010

6:30 pm – CITY – Natural Resources Commission