$241,566 yearly
Peckham & McKenney
Portola Valley, CA, USA
Town Manager
Town of Portola Valley, California
Portola Valley lies in the scenic foothills of southern San Mateo County , five miles west of Stanford University. Covering ten square miles and a 4,500 population, the Town values its environmental and historic heritage, its excellent public schools and its economical Town government supported by a multitude of volunteers. Since incorporation in 1964, development in Portola Valley has been measured and the Town has retained a rural ambiance, offering a good balance between modern life and pastoral quiet. Residents treasure the Town’s 1900 acres of permanent open space, environmental heritage and sustainability ethic, and fine public schools. An extensive trail system, scenic roads, and natural views of the western hills contribute to one’s feeling of being in the country, as do architectural guidelines that call for buildings to be subservient to the land. To learn more about this charming town,...