City of Morgan Hill
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States201-500 Employees
The City of Morgan Hill is a mid-sized municipal government in California, operating under a general-law, council-manager system. Located in the southern Santa Clara Valley at 17575 Peak Avenue, the city sits between San Jose and Gilroy and offers a hillside setting with access to Silicon Valley opportunities. Incorporated in 1906, Morgan Hill provides local governance and a range of public services to residents and businesses while maintaining a small-town atmosphere. The city emphasizes parks and open spaces, aiming to support quality of life alongside a business-friendly environment with regional mobility, including daily Caltrain service linking to San Jose's light rail system and the broader Bay Area. Its governance is led by a directly elected mayor and a four-member city council, operating within a council-manager framework to guide planning, services, and community priorities.