DAVIS, Calif. — Educator, nonprofit leader and community advocate Judy Ennis announces her candidacy this week for the District 1 seat on the Davis City Council in the November 2026 election, according to a campaign press release.
Ennis, founder of the Davis Community Action Network (DCAN), said her campaign will focus on housing affordability, economic resilience, climate preparedness, public services and rebuilding trust between residents and local government.
“Davis is facing important decisions about housing, growth, schools, and our long-term financial future,” Ennis said. “I’m running because I believe we can meet these challenges with thoughtful leadership, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to making Davis a place where people at every stage of life can thrive.”
According to the release, Ennis previously worked as a teacher before moving into education policy and school equity initiatives in Washington, D.C.
In Davis, she has served for seven years on the Social Services Commission and has also served on the General Plan Commission, the DJUSD Parcel Tax Oversight Committee and as a PTA member.
Yolo County Supervisor Lucas Frerichs endorsed Ennis in the announcement.
“Judy has a demonstrated track record of public service: as a city commissioner, neighborhood organizer, and non-profit leader,” Frerichs said. “I admire her ability to bring people together to solve some of our community’s most challenging issues, and I believe she is the right leader to bring this same level of dedication and service to the Davis City Council.”
Ennis founded DCAN in 2023 after working in teaching and education policy. As executive director, she helped organize community discussions around housing and climate issues in Davis.
Ennis’ campaign priorities include expanding affordable housing and diverse housing options, supporting small businesses and the local economy, addressing budget challenges, maintaining public services, investing in infrastructure and climate resilience, and strengthening regional partnerships with Yolo County and the Davis Joint Unified School District.
Ennis will officially launch her candidacy at a public event scheduled for May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at West Manor Park in Davis. They invite the public to view her website at www.judyfordavis.com.
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Which other seats are up for election?
District Four (Partida) and District One (Vaitla) are up this year.
Judy is well versed in the housing and community planning we face as a community. She would be a strong addition to the Council.
I get the sense from hearing her speak at numerous council meetings community workshops that she values quantity over quality, and never met a housing project she didn’t like. Prove me wrong.
A vote for this individual is literally a vote for a YIMBY. Yet another council member who would work to overturn Measure J.
A fox guarding the henhouse, so to speak.
Along with as much density as she could force into the city.
Every time I see a photo of this person, I notice those eyes. Their intensity/focus reminds me of a cult member, as well.
Except that she’s not a YIMBY.
She’s totally aligned with actual YIMBY organizations.
Ironically, her actual group claims to care about climate change – but pushes developments which CAUSE climate change.
Like I said, there’s a cultish quality about her and DCAN. On a “mission from God” type of vibe.
You’re calling everyone who supports housing a YIMBY, that’s not accurate.
No – I don’t call everyone who supports housing a YIMBY.
Eileen, for example, supports some peripheral developments. And of course, Alan Pryor supports one, as well.
Then there’s infill – some of which I don’t oppose, either.
Ask Ms. Ennis if she supports Village Farms (despite the concerns raised by those like McCann, Keller, and Matt Williams).
Ask her what she thinks of California Forever, and all of the other sprawl in the region.
Ms. Ennis is on an entirely different level than any of the local people who (sometimes) support peripheral development. She is more pro-development than any other single candidate I’ve seen (and that’s saying something, regarding the Davis council).
David, I’ve never been called a YIMBY by Ron.
That makes three candidates for the West Davis seat … Dan Carson, Leslie Blevins, and Ennis. Should be interesting.
Last time I talked to Dan, he flat out said he had absolutely no interest in running