A Council-Manager Form of Government

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The City of Sierra Vista is a Council-Manager municipality. The Council-Manager form of government capitalizes on a basic tenet of American democracy: the separation of legislative and executive powers. As such, the City Council defines public policy while the City Manager administers that policy and oversees the day-to-day operation of the city.

Sierra Vista residents regularly give the City high marks for services and programs. It is a testament to the policies of their elected leaders and the service provided by dedicated employees.

The Sierra Vista City Council is comprised of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at large to staggered four-year terms. Elections are strictly non-partisan.

Mayor Clea McCaa was elected as Mayor in November 2022 to a four-year term. In addition to duties as Mayor, McCaa serves on the Commission on Disability Issues, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Upper San Pedro Partnership.

Council Member William Benning. In addition to duties as a Council Member, Mr. Benning serves as Council liaison to the Parks & Recreation Commission. He was re-elected to Council in November 2022.

Council Member Marta Messmer was appointed by City Council and sworn into office on Aug. 11, 2022. In addition to duties as a Council Member, Ms. Messmer serves on the Arts, Humanities & Cultural Diversity Commission, the Tourism Commission, and the Upper San Pedro Partnership.

Council Member Gregory Johnson. In addition to duties as a Council Member, Mr. Johnson serves as a board member of the Sierra Vista Metropolitan Planning Organization, as well as the Fire Pension Board, Police Pension Board, Environmental Stewardship Commission, Sierra Vista MPO, and the Economic Development Commission. He was elected to Council in November 2020.

Council Member Angelica Landry. In addition to duties as a Council member, Ms. Landry serves on the Transportation Commission as well as an alternate to the Upper San Pedro Partnership. She was elected to Council in November 2020.

Council Member Mark Rodriguez was elected to the Council in November 2022 to a four-year term. In addition to duties as a Council Member Mr. Rodriguez serves on the Youth Commission as well as an alternate to the Upper San Pedro Partnership.

Council Member Carolyn Umphrey. In addition to duties as a Council Member, Ms. Umphrey is a member of the Sierra Vista Metropolitan Planning Organization Board. She also serves on the Neighborhoods Commission, the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Sierra Vista MPO, and the Upper San Pedro Partnership. Ms. Umphrey was re-elected to Council in November 2022 and was appointed as Mayor Pro Tem in January 2023.

Council’s Strategic Plans

The Sierra Vista Mayor and Council regularly develop two-year strategic leadership plans to promote strategic leadership and performance and guide the community into the future.

This plan is based on the City’s 10-year General Plan, Vista 2030.

Email the Council

Hands on a laptop computer. Send an email to the Mayor and the entire council group, or to individual members by clicking on their name above. Council members’ contact information is also listed in the directory.