Development again a bone of contention
Campaign 2006: Davis City Council
By Pamela Martineau -- Bee Staff Writer
Sacramento Bee
April 30, 2006

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... Levy, 39, an environmental attorney for the state Water Resources Control Board, is making his first bid for elected office. A resident of Davis since 2000, Levy said he is concerned that Davis is "rapidly becoming like Santa Barbara" with high-priced housing that the community's teachers, firefighters and police officers can't afford.

Levy said he supports "slow, controlled, well-planned growth." He said he wants to build more environmentally friendly developments such as Davis' Village Homes, a solar, walkable community.

Levy - like Asmundson - said he wants to consolidate some of the city's commissions, which he said have not helped foster positive community discussions. "I want the commissions to give a balanced perspective," he said.

Levy said he also hopes to foster a more respectful tone at council meetings.

He believes the police advisory committee and proposed police review panel should be given time to work before the city decides whether other changes in police oversight are needed.

He said he hopes to bring more recreational opportunities to the city's young people....