City of Davis

Incorporated in 1917, the City of Davis operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a five-member Council, elected at large by city residents. As a “general-purpose” city, Davis provides essential frontline municipal services through the collective efforts of 355 full-time equivalent employees. The City’s approved 2018-2019 All Funds budget is $185 million, with a General Fund balance of $61 million. The City Manager serves as the administrative head of the city government overseeing the departments of Fire, Police, Parks and Community Services, Administrative Services, Community Development and Sustainability, and Public Works. A municipal corporation, Davis operates under the general laws of the State of California and endeavors to create a livable community with a high quality of life through land-use policies and service provision that balance the need for housing, jobs, open space, and essential services.