Apostrophe T
I often think that my job is to change the word “can’t” to “can.” Here is an example of what I mean. A few years ago, a Davis resident...
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Gratitude: A Retirement Shindig for the Ages
On November 9, 2022, an Invisible Council of Planners, not known to me in full until that date, threw a retirement shindig for the ages....
Threading the Needle
I often think of the work we do in local government as threading the needle. Over the years, there have been countless issues and...
Protect Fragile Beginnings
Over the years, in approaching community problems, I have often reflected on the need to protect fragile beginnings. Ideas and...
Be There
I often reflect on four pillars that drive my public service and community engagement — Be There, Be Smart, Be First, Have Fun. “Being...
Intentional Forums for Accidental Collaboration
It is not just about meetings. A major part of the role of local elected officials is to convene people around issues and challenges. ...
Cathedral Thinking
A few years ago, I participated in a regional study mission to the City of Vancouver, British Columbia. Our purpose was to learn about...
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