Measure J/R/D

Davis’s Measure V Outcome Hinges on Thousands of Uncounted Ballots

By David M. GreenwaldJune 3, 2026

Measure V, a voter referendum concerning the proposed Village Farms development in north Davis, remained narrowly behind in early election returns, according to the latest update from Yolo County election officials. With thousands of ballots yet to be processed, the outcome remains uncertain for the measure, which seeks voter approval for a residential community of up to 1,800 housing units on approximately 498 acres of agricultural land.

Opinion: How Berkeley Solved Its Housing Crisis. And How Davis Can Solve Its

By David M. GreenwaldMay 13, 2026

Berkeley and Davis have both experienced a reduction in rental costs, a development attributed to increased housing production within their respective jurisdictions. Berkeley’s strategy involved a significant expansion of multifamily housing, leading to a broader market impact. Conversely, Davis’s rent stabilization primarily resulted from an increase in student-oriented rental units, leaving the city with an unresolved crisis in ownership housing.

Davis City Council to Consider Willowgrove Housing Proposal

By David M. GreenwaldMay 3, 2026

The Davis City Council is considering the 232-acre Willowgrove housing proposal, which includes 1,250 housing units, 250 of which are affordable, and is intended to address the city’s long-standing housing shortage, with the project’s fate ultimately resting with Davis voters in November 2026.

Possible Amendments to Measure J/R/D to Be Discussed by Davis City Council

By David M. GreenwaldDecember 6, 2025

The Davis City Council is discussing potential amendments to Measure J/R/D, a voter-approved ordinance that requires citywide elections before agricultural or open space land can be converted to urban use, with the goal of exempting certain types of projects, such as affordable housing, and potentially reducing costs by placing the measure on the November 2026 general election ballot.