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.

The Village Farms development proposal has encountered considerable opposition within the Davis community. However, available evidence suggests that a rejection of the project may intensify the city’s existing housing crisis, contributing to elevated housing costs, continued decline in school enrollment, and increased state pressure to meet housing obligations.

Housing 4 All Davis, a newly established community group, will host a public educational forum on June 11, intended to augment public understanding of homelessness and explore strategies for addressing the needs of unhoused residents and broader community concerns.

The Village Farms project, a proposed 1,800-unit residential development spanning 498 acres in Davis, California, has drawn scrutiny over its potential implications for traffic, housing affordability, and environmental safety. Opponents contend the development, situated near a 200-acre FEMA floodplain and adjacent to a former landfill, would exacerbate congestion with an estimated 15,000 daily car trips and fail to provide adequate affordable housing, prompting calls for its reconsideration.