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City of Morgan Hill

17575 Peak Avenue
408-779-7271

Mission:

The City of Morgan Hill is an organization that excels at meeting Challenges, encourage Innovation, provides opportunities for Professional Growth, and recognizes the Contributions of employees.

About Us:

Morgan Hill is located in South Silicon Valley, just 10 miles south of San Jose. Morgan Hill’s ideal location offers residents and visitors a vibrant Downtown, year-round outdoor recreational activities, including cycling, golfing, swimming, and boating.

The beautiful tree and grass-covered hills surrounding Morgan Hill contain numerous award-winning wineries, pick-your-own farms, lakes, golf courses, numerous hiking trails and vast open space. The recreational facilities attract 1.2 million visitors annually. You can visit dozens of award-winning wineries via the new Santa Clara Valley Wine Trail, watch the annual Tarantula migration at Henry W. Coe State Park, set up camp in Coyote-Lake Harvey Bear Ranch Park, go boating atAnderson Lake County Park or simply go for a cool dip at the state-of-the-art Morgan Hill Aquatics Center.

You will find that Downtown Morgan Hill is the South Silicon Valley culinary and entertainment mecca with more than 30 restaurants offering diners wonderful selections for any palate.

The historic downtown offers charming boutiques, public art displays, year-round Farmers’ Market, and special events and festivals that attract 250,000 visitors each year. Popular events such as the Mushroom Mardi Gras, the Fourth of July Parade and the Taste of Morgan Hill are family favorites. You can find art walks, brew crawls and wine strolls throughout the year.

Recent News

Morgan Hill Police Department's Community Police Academy (CPA) Now Accepting Applications

The CPA provides community members an up-close look at police work and the Morgan Hill Police Department. The CPA is designed to inform community members about our Police Department's policies and procedures, foster community partnerships, and…

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City of Morgan Hill -Upcoming Downtown Events with Road Closures

To receive notifications regarding upcoming events in Downtown Morgan Hill with road closures, please sign up here. Event details included below are based on information available at the time of the event permit application. Please check with…

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City of Morgan Hill News Coffee With The Mayor" ?Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 - 10 AM.

Mayor Turner is hosting several informal events where community members can hear about the latest topics important in the City. The event is free and open to the entire Morgan Hill community. "Coffee with the Mayor" at the Centennial Recreation…

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City Of Morgan Hill : Decorative Lawn Watering Ban

Water Conservation Rebates Residents: Transform Your Lawn Valley Water’s rebate program provides up to $3,000 for residential sites to transform from high-water usage landscapes to low-water usage gardens. Businesses: Decorative Lawn…

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City of Morgan Hill : Bay Area Panthers Choose Morgan Hill

The Indoor Football League (IFL) Bay Area Panthers has chosen the City of Morgan Hill as their practice location for the 2023 season. The IFL is the largest and most prominent indoor football league in the United States. The Bay Area Panthers,…

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City Is Hiring : Deputy City Clerk, Aquatics, And More

Aquatics Positions Multiple opportunities are available in aquatics, including Lifeguarding. There are training classes coming up for those interested in applying as a lifeguard: - February 22-24 - April 10-12 - Mary 5-7 Register for lifeguard…

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Volunteering for Local Parks and Trails

Help Local Parks & Trails Lots of chances for volunteers to help keep Morgan Hill's parks and public spaces looking fresh! All events start at 9 a.m. and typically last for two hours. Contact: "Morgan Hill Clean Up Project"…

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City Of Morgan Hill : Stands United Against Hate

United Against Hate National United Against Hate Week: November 13 - 19 Since our City has already adopted several anti-hate resolutions in the past, the primary goal of this campaign is to bring this message to our Community! The City’s…

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City of Morgan Hill News : United Against Hate Community Event November 13

United Against Hate National United Against Hate Week: November 13 - 19 Local Community Event Sunday, November 13, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Morgan Hill Library, 660 West Main Ave. The City’s Library, Culture, and Arts Commission is leading…

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City of Morgan Hill Spotlights Now Available: November Calendar of Events

Now Available: Nov. Calendar of Events The City's November Calendar of Events is now available. Check it out - https://conta.cc/3FsBMdg - for a range of community events coming up! Make plans for: - Winter/Spring Rec Guide Available on Nov.…

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City of Morgan Hill - Hot Off the Press: Economic Development's Monthly eNewsletter

Hello Morgan Hill! In Economic Development's monthly eNewsletter, you will find information about key efforts that impact our business community, including: -Sales tax revenues continue to rise, but experts predict slower growth in 2023…

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City of Morgan Hill News - Composting is Now the Law

Composting is Now the Law Composting is the law as of January 1, 2022 Please remember to place yard waste, food scraps and food-soiled paper towels and napkins in your green organics cart. Composting this material instead of sending it to the…

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City of Morgan Hill News - Downtown Special Event Update Available

Upcoming Downtown Events with Road Closures To receive notifications regarding upcoming events in Downtown Morgan Hill with road closures, please sign up here. Due to COVID-19 and the current guidelines from Santa Clara County and the State of…

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S And P Global Ratings Assigns City Of Morgan Hill 'AAA’ Rating

What does this mean? Think of it like your credit score. A high score tells potential lenders, your customers or constituents, or potential partner agencies that you manage your money well, are reliable in making payments, and are a low-risk…

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City of Morgan Hill News Hale Avenue Extension Project Update

The Hale Avenue Extension Project is a significant, long-planned transportation improvement for the City. Dunne Avenue has been closed since mid-August to construct the intersection improvements, including the roundabout, curb/gutters, medians,…

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Next Emergency Response Training Starts In October

The CERT training is a 20-hour, all hazard training program offered by Morgan Hill's Office of Emergency Services. Classes are a combination of online training and a one-day, hands-on skills training sessions. During the training, residents will…

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City of Morgan Hill Spotlights News - Say Hello to MoGo, Morgan Hill's New Rideshare Service

Say Hello to MoGo MoGo offers trips to and from fixed points citywide, within a 10-minute walk to all neighborhoods and stops at downtown, shopping centers, recreation facilities, businesses, and community spaces. The new service is for short…

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City of Morgan Hill Meet Your Local Candidates Forum Series Starts September 15, 2022

All events are in person and take place at the Council Chamber Building, 17555 Peak Avenue, from 7 - 9 p.m. Each evening features a different group of candidates. If you are unable to attend in person, forums can be viewed two ways: Streamed on…

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City of Morgan Hill : Downtown Special Event Update Available

Upcoming Downtown Events with Road Closures To receive notifications regarding upcoming events in Downtown Morgan Hill with road closures, please sign up here. Due to COVID-19 and the current guidelines from Santa Clara County and the State of…

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City of Morgan Hill - 20th Annual Second Chance Week

20th Annual Second Chance Week Date:September 10, 2022 Time:8:00 AM Address:Morgan Hill, CA 95037 A full week of events designed to give your stuff a second chance. Help the community AND the environment by keeping your unwanted items out of the…

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City of Morgan Hill : Calendar of Events is Available - September, 2022

Like to see your community event listed in a future calendar? Email [email protected] with the name of the community group, date/time of the event, and a flyer or web page that can be linked. Requests should be sent in 10 days…

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City of Morgan Hill News : 20th Annual Second Chance Week

Get ready for a full week of events designed to give your stuff a second chance! Help the community AND the environment by keeping your unwanted items out of the landfill. The event kicks off with Gilroy's Citywide Garage Sale on September 10 and…

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City of Morgan Hill: The Scoop: Week of August 19, 2022

Due to COVID-19 and the current guidelines from Santa Clara County and the State of California, events may be canceled or postponed. Please check with event organizers for further details. -Morgan Hill Farmers Market - Ongoing This event takes…

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City of Morgan Hill: The Scoop: Week of August 1, 2022

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City of Morgan Hill: The Scoop: Week Of July 25, 2022

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City of Morgan Hill: The Scoop: Week of July 18, 2022

The Scoop: Week of July 18, 2022 If you would like to receive a notification when The Scoop is published each week, please subscribe to the Notify Me list (select The Scoop), via the following link https://www.morgan-hill.ca.gov/list.aspx New…

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City of Morgan Hill - County Civil Grand Jury Recruitment

The deadline to apply is Friday, September 16, 2022 Residents who have lived in the county for at least one year, are United States citizens, and are at least 18 years of age may apply for service. The Court is seeking applicants of all…

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City of Morgan Hill : 20th Annual Second Chance Week

A full week of events designed to give your stuff a second chance. Help the community AND the environment by keeping your unwanted items out of the landfill! The event kicks off with Gilroy's Citywide Garage Sales on September 10th and 11th.…

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City of Morgan Hill : The Scoop: Week Of July 11, 2022

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City of Morgan Hill: The Scoop: Week of July 4, 2022

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City of Morgan Hill: The Scoop: Week of June 23, 2022

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center Amphitheater, located at 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA. Monterey Road between East Dunne and Main Avenue will be closed beginning at noon on Saturday, July 3rd.…

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City of Morgan Hill: The Scoop: Week of June 20, 2022

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City Of Morgan Hill : The Scoop: Week Of June 13, 2022

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City Of Morgan Hill : The Scoop: Week Of June 6, 2022

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City Of Morgan Hill : The Scoop: Week Of May 23, 2022

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