Measure V in Davis is a ballot measure that could signal a shift in the city's long-standing skepticism toward growth, as housing scarcity is increasingly linked to declining school enrollment and community vitality. - Davis has built only about 805 single-family homes in the past 20 years, fewer than 40 per year.
- School enrollment has declined by roughly 300 students since 2019, with projections of a 1,000-student drop over the next decade. - The Davis Teachers Association (DTA) endorsed Measure V, arguing that housing growth is essential for school health.
- Voters have historically supported school funding, approving parcel taxes in 2008, 2020, and 2024. The outcome of Measure V may reflect whether the community prioritizes housing development to sustain its schools and family-oriented identity.