Davis City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Judy Ennis

Candidate for City Council District 1

2 candidates · 2 seats11 sourced positions

Judy Ennis is running for Davis City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.

Vote-by-mail ballots mailed · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Has served on the Davis Social Services Commission since 2019, including as chair, and founded the Davis Community Action Network, a volunteer group focused on housing and climate. A former teacher and education policy professional who now works in housing and community development.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Commissioner/Nonprofit Director
Endorsed by: Lists endorsements from all five current Davis City Council members, Yolo County Supervisors Lucas Frerichs and Sheila Allen, Davis Firefighters Local 3494 and Davis College Democrats, among others. Judy Ennis campaign site
Campaign website: judyfordavis.com

District 1 council member Bapu Vaitla is not running for re-election and has endorsed Judy Ennis. The Davis Enterprise · Aug 17, 2026

Where Judy Ennis stands: positions on the record

Housing growth1 sourced position

as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of the Willowgrove housing project at the council's May 2026 public hearing.
Own statementDavis City Council minutes · May 5, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Her platform calls for more housing types throughout Davis and easier permitting for housing.
“Encourage thoughtful infill, mixed-use development, ADUs, co-ops, and missing-middle housing”
Own statementJudy Ennis campaign site

Affordable housing3 sourced positions

as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council in March 2026 that the city needs to revise its entire affordable housing ordinance.
Own statementDavis City Council minutes · Mar 3, 2026
as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Speaking for the Davis Community Action Network in January 2025, supported land dedication and in-lieu fee options and setting the threshold to build the most affordable units per project.
Own statementDavis City Council minutes · Jan 7, 2025
speaking for the Social Services Commission, as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council in November 2025 that the Social Services Commission's position on the Village Farms affordable housing plan was to do whatever is needed to build the most units.
Own statementDavis City Council minutes · Nov 4, 2025

Homelessness2 sourced positions

as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Urged the council in March 2025 to prioritize shelter options, including safe parking and an expanded respite center.
Own statementDavis City Council minutes · Mar 18, 2025
Social Services Commission subcommittee report presented by Ennis and Commissioner Chris Ringer, as summarized in the City Council minutes
Co-presented a Social Services Commission subcommittee report recommending against a volunteer community navigators program for now and listing shelter of all types as the top need (Sept. 2025).
Own statementDavis City Council minutes · Sep 16, 2025

City budget1 sourced position

Her platform calls for addressing the budget shortfall while protecting core services and prioritizing roads, bike paths and other infrastructure.
“Address budget challenges while protecting core city services”
Own statementJudy Ennis campaign site

Economy1 sourced position

as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in support of the city's Economic Development Strategic Plan and its permit streamlining efforts in March 2026.
Own statementDavis City Council minutes · Mar 3, 2026

Social services1 sourced position

as summarized in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Speaking for the Davis Community Action Network at a May 2025 budget workshop, urged the city to work with UC Davis and the school district to maintain social services.
Own statementDavis City Council budget workshop minutes · May 27, 2025

Priorities1 sourced position

Her campaign announcement says she is running to address housing, growth, schools and the city's finances.
“Davis is facing important decisions about housing, growth, schools, and our long-term financial future”
Own statementJudy Ennis campaign site · May 9, 2026

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