Vista City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Josh Davis
Candidate for City Council District 4
Josh Davis is running for Vista City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Dan O'Donnell.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySoftware product manager in public safety technology and owner of a Vista-based business.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Public Safety Technologist
- Endorsed by
- His site says he is not accepting endorsements from organizations, special interest groups or PACs. Josh Davis campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.joshdavis4vistonians.com
Where Josh Davis stands: positions on the record
Surveillance technology1 sourced position
Opposes mass video surveillance in Vista.
“Mass video surveillance technology has no place in Vista.”
Own statementJosh Davis campaign site
Sheriff's staffing1 sourced position
Supports more staff for the Sheriff's department, Fire department and EMTs.
“Increasing staffing numbers for the Sheriff’s dept, Fire dept, and EMTs is crucial to improving public safety.”
Own statementJosh Davis campaign site
Protected bike lanes1 sourced position
Criticizes spending on a bike lane project that was later removed.
“Squandering $1.7+ million on a failed bike lane project that was promptly removed is a reckless error that our city cannot repeat.”
Own statementJosh Davis campaign site
Housing and growth1 sourced position
Supports affordable housing near the Sprinter corridor with nonprofit developers and state incentives.
“We can make the most of state incentives to build more truly affordable homes by thoughtfully encouraging housing growth near the Sprinter corridor and partnering with non-profit developers.”
Own statementJosh Davis campaign site
Homelessness1 sourced position
Says the main obstacle for homeless programs is a lack of funding, and pledges to seek more.
Own statementJosh Davis campaign site
Small business1 sourced position
Pledges to cut red tape for entrepreneurs.
Own statementJosh Davis
Also running for City Council District 4
- Dan O'Donnell (incumbent)
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