Vista Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Joe Green

Candidate for Mayor

7 candidates · 3 seats9 sourced positions

Joe Green is running for mayor of Vista in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kenneth Zuniga.

Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Real estate broker at Green Team Realty and a Vista City Council member from 2016 to 2024. He served for years as president of the Del Norte PTA.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Small Business Owner
Endorsed by: His candidate statement lists the Vista Fire Fighters Association, the Deputy Sheriffs Association and labor groups including LiUNA Local 89. Joe Green
Campaign website: joegreenformayor2026.com

Where Joe Green stands: positions on the record

Sidewalks1 sourced position

Voted no on directing staff to prepare a pedestrian projects priority list including Plymouth Drive sidewalks (passed 4-1, Feb. 2024).
Council voteVista City Council actions, Feb. 13, 2024 · Feb 13, 2024

Council conduct2 sourced positions

Says national politics have entered council chambers and created friction that slows city business.
“I don’t like that the national politics have crept their way into the council chambers”
Own statementThe Coast News · Oct 27, 2025
Describes himself as an independent leader and opposes partisan gridlock on the council.
“Joe Green believes Vista deserves independent leadership, not partisan gridlock.”
Own statementJoe Green

Public safety2 sourced positions

Plans a Mayor's Public Safety Advisory Council and investment in modern equipment for the Sheriff's and Fire departments.
Own statementJoe Green campaign site
Says he would expand community policing, increase patrols in high-need areas, and invest in body cameras and crime analytics.
Own statementJoe Green campaign site

Housing and growth1 sourced position

Says he would incentivize balanced development for workforce housing and mixed-use projects while preserving open space.
“I’ll incentivize balanced development for workforce housing and mixed-use projects, preserving open spaces while addressing rising costs through thoughtful policies.”
Own statementJoe Green campaign site

Past candidacies3 sourced positions

Ran for Vista City Council in 2016 (won).
Council voteSan Diego County Registrar of Voters
Ran for Mayor of Vista in 2018 (lost).
Council voteSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Dec 6, 2018
Ran for Vista City Council, District 2 in 2020 (won).
Council voteSan Diego County Registrar of Voters

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