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Gilroy council appoints Matt Morley as city administrator; names finance director interim
Summary
The Gilroy City Council unanimously appointed Matt Morley as city administrator effective Feb. 9, 2026, approving an employment agreement that staff said includes a $339,000 base salary. Council also appointed Finance Director Harjot Senghar as interim city administrator from Jan. 5 through Feb. 8, 2026.
The Gilroy City Council voted 7–0 on Jan. 5 to appoint Matt Morley as the city’s next city administrator and approved an employment agreement staff summarized as carrying a $339,000 annual base salary and a package of benefits, including deferred compensation, medical and a vehicle allowance. The council set an effective start date of Feb. 9, 2026.
In a staff report, Leanne McPhillips said the recruitment, led by Ralph Anderson and Associates, drew 26 applicants. A council…
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