MORRIS VANCE
REGULAR DIVISION 2008
Morris Vance came to Vista in 1980 to fill the job of City Manager, a position he held for 17 years until his retirement. He was elected mayor in 2002.
During his tenure, Vance oversaw one of Vista’s most explosive periods of growth. Included were the development of the Shadowridge Community and surrounding commercial and residential areas, the Industrial Parks in north and south Vista, North County Square, the remodeling of the cityowned sewer treatment plant area into the Costco facility, and much of the Downtown Redevelopment Project.
Vance also has been a volunteer in civic and religious organizations.