by Fran David | Feb 27, 2012 | Governance and Government
Regardless of Political Party, We LIve in a Republic! Recently, the Silicon Valley Business Journal had an informal poll as follows: “California has more than 100 possible ballot questions this year. Does the bar need to be raised?” 57% of the respondents said “yes”....
by Fran David | Oct 18, 2011 | Governance and Government
It is Past Time for All in Public Service to Remember for whom We Work. I posted recently regarding the threat to local control mounting from the Governor and State Legislature. It seems apparent that much of this is coming in retribution for cities throughout...
by Fran David | Oct 10, 2011 | Governance and Government
Cities are the Most Accessible and Effective Level of Government. Most everyone associated with local government agrees in one way or another that local government, primarily cities, delivers services to residents most effectively and efficiently. Cities and...
by Fran David | Apr 27, 2011 | Governance and Government
Measured and Transparent Accountability. Much is written about government accountability. The recent blog posting from John O’Leary – Governing Magazine is one of the better perspectives presented on the topic. When we talk about accountability in government we often...
by Fran David | Jan 30, 2011 | Governance and Government
Past Time for Reform. The Governor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012 (2011-12) was released on January 10, 2011. According to the Governor’s transmittal letter to the Legislature, he believes this budget “…proposes a far-reaching realignment of government...
