Very soon after that, the government announced it was appealing the decision. Davis then emailed the districts on Feb. 5 with a detailed explanation of what he needed from them.
The email was included in the affidavits released last week in support of the government’s application for a stay on returning to the old contract.
In the context, it’s clear an appeal was a foregone conclusion from the moment the judgment came down.
Davis wrote: “As I indicated on the call, it is important to be objective and descriptive, as your findings may form part of evidence supporting the appeal of this decision.”