Dan O'Donnell, City Council Member
District 4

Term: 2022-2026

Dan O'Donnell and his wife, Allie, have been residents of the Shadowridge area in Vista since 2017. They have a young son who they welcomed to the world in 2023, a golden retriever named Ari, and a cat named Pippa. The O’Donnell’s were married at St. Thomas More Church, where they continue to attend services.

In his professional career, Dan works for a large national company, providing business oversight and support for small business owners throughout Southern California and Colorado.

Motivated by a deep commitment to his community and a vision for its future, Dan decided to run for office. He strongly believes in the power of community engagement and is an active volunteer. Dan has demonstrated his dedication to our residents by hosting numerous town halls and seeking community input on issues affecting the quality of life of our Vista residents.

As a City Councilmember, Dan has been instrumental in several key initiatives, including:

• Inclusionary Housing: Implemented policies to cap rents on new apartment developments, ensuring affordable housing for residents.
• Protected Bike Lanes: Advocated for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists through the establishment of protected bike lanes.
• Complete Street Crosswalks: Installed crosswalks at Longhorn and Sycamore for the safety of students at Rancho Buena Vista High School.
• Infrastructure Improvements: Facilitated the construction of sidewalks along Sunset Drive, speed humps to reduce cut through traffic, and a traffic light at Dawson and Melrose.
• Homelessness Solutions: Secured $5 million in state funding for a Homeless Navigation Center.
• Public Safety Enhancements: Supported the addition of a new Deputy, 12 EMTs, three ambulances, and secured additional resources for the Senior Volunteer Patrol.
• Senior Services: Increased funding for the Gloria McClellan Senior Center.
• Parks/Open Space: Secured land at 536 Matagual for a future park site. Worked with Vista Unified School District to provide practice fields for Vista Little League.

Dan is committed to putting the community first and is dedicated to engaging residents in the decision-making process.

“I am willing to speak with everyone because, whether we agree or disagree, I believe we all have good ideas that need to be shared.”

City Council Appointments:
- North County Dispatch Joint Powers Agency (Primary)
- League of California Cities (Primary)
- SANDAG Board of Directors (Alternate)
- Clean Energy Alliance (Alternate)
- Fire Protection District Ad Hoc Committee

Feel free to contact Dan via email at dodonnell@cityofvista.com or by phone at 760.650.2598.

Green Oak Ranch Town Hall

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