Mayor Greg Bozzo and the Gilroy City Council are pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Morley as Gilroy’s new city administrator.
Mr. Morley comes to Gilroy with over 29 years of experience in local government. He previously served as city manager of Saratoga, assistant city manager and public works director of Cupertino and parks and public works director of Los Gatos. He began his career with the City of San Jose. Mr. Morley holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and German and a master’s degree in business administration.
Mayor Greg Bozzo shared, “We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Morley to our team. His experience and leadership will help move Gilroy forward into a new, exciting chapter.”
A long-time Gilroy resident, Mr. Morley is a results-oriented leader focused on aligning with Council priorities, fostering economic development and building high-performing teams.
Mr. Morley stated, “It is a true honor to serve as city administrator for the City of Gilroy — the community where I grew up, raised my family and call home today. I look forward to working with the City Council, community and dedicated city staff to ensure Gilroy grows as a wonderful place to live, work and visit.”
Mr. Morley will begin his role on February 9. Until then, Finance Director Harjot Sangha will serve as interim city administrator.