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Q2 2021 Sales Tax Update

Q2 2021 Sales Tax Update

By Brittney Sherman

Morgan Hill’s Q2 Sales Tax Update, spanning the months of April-June 2021, has just been released. Here are some high level takeaways-

-Sales tax revenue for the city this quarter was up 30.5%, a number higher than the county but lower than the state.

-Compared to Q2 2020, the Auto/Transportation Industry showed significant growth of more than $225,000 in alignment with the statewide trend of increased auto and RV sales and pricing.

- Restaurant/Hotel and Fuel/Service Industries grew $100,000 each in comparison to Q2 2020, most likely due to the reopening of the economy and the return of commuters to the workplace. Building/Construction numbers also increased mainly due to the rise in steel and lumber prices.

-The Food/Drug Industry numbers stayed flat, as there were minimal disruptions to this industry during the pandemic.

Have questions? please contact City of Morgan Hill Economic Development Director Matt Mahood at Matt.Mahood@morganhill.ca.gov

This report is provided by HdL Companies, a leading provider of revenue and key economic insights to local government agencies since 1983.

 

Behind the Scenes with Elevative Media - Morgan Hill Video Project

By Hilary Holeman

The City of Morgan Hill and Visit Morgan Hill partnered with locally owned and operated visual story-telling agency, Elevative Media, to create a promotional video highlighting all the wonderful things Morgan Hill has to offer. With their talent and expertise, Elevative Media created this masterpiece, showcasing the Morgan Hill community’s best assets. Get a glimpse into Elevative Media’s creative process for the project with this trailer, recently played at Morgan Hill’s Outdoor Movie Night. Thank you to the Elevative Media team for Choosing Morgan Hill!

 

Morgan Hill Video Tour

By Hilary Holeman

Discover Morgan Hill, a city with a vibe all its own – a buzzworthy culinary scene, historic wineries & farms, and miles of scenic trails. With picturesque special event venues and state-of-the-art athletic facilities, Morgan Hill is an up-and-coming destination for sports tournaments, weddings, pop-up festivals, and leisure travel — and a great place to build your business! Go to www.visitmorganhill.org to learn more about the numerous leisure amenities in Morgan Hill and see more videos on the Visit Morgan Hill YouTube channel.

 
Redwood Tech@101 Approved by Morgan Hill City Council

Redwood Tech@101 Approved by Morgan Hill City Council

By Hilary Holeman

In early 2019, Trammell Crow Company (TCC) purchased 60 acres of land on the east side of Highway 101 at Cochrane Road and DePaul Avenue. The Redwood Tech 101 business park on the southern 30 acres will feature 501,620 square feet of new speculative office and industrial space designed to attract businesses and industry that will complement Morgan Hill’s existing commerce base while enhancing the quality of life . The best-in-class facilities will feature generous amounts of glass and attractive design elements and materials. This commitment to design, lush landscaping and mature redwoods will create a signature development and greatly enhance aesthetics on the 101 corridor frontage through Morgan Hill. The northern 30-acre plan will be submitted later in 2021 and anticipates a mix of office, employment spaces and highway commercial uses per the existing zoning for the property.

https://redwoodtech101.com/

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