City Government
While Vista incorporated in 1963 as a general law city, it became a charter city on June 13, 2007. The city operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The city maintains its own Fire Department, while law enforcement is furnished by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
City Departments
- Elected Officials
- Administrative Services (Human Resources / Risk Management)
- City Manager
- City Attorney
- City Clerk
- Community Development
- Economic Development
- Engineering
- Finance
- Fire Department
- Public Works
- Recreation & Community Services
- Redevelopment and Housing
- Sheriff's Department (contract with San Diego County Sheriff's Office)
Other Cities in San Diego County
- Carlsbad
- Chula Vista
- Coronado
- Del Mar
- El Cajon
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- Imperial Beach
- La Mesa
- Lemon Grove
- National City
- Oceanside
- Poway
- San Diego
- San Marcos
- Santee
- Solana Beach
Other Government Links
- County of San Diego
- SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments)
- Transnet - Keep San Diego Moving
- State of California
- United States Government