The City of Ukiah (pop. approx. 16,075) is the regional employment and services hub of Mendocino and Lake Counties, located in the beautiful Northern California Yokayo Valley, and surrounded by rich grape vineyards, pear orchards, and coastal mountains. Situated on the Highway 101 corridor, Ukiah is approximately two hours north of San Francisco, providing easy access to Bay Area resources. Ukiah also benefits from close proximity to the Mendocino Coast and spectacular redwood forests, and enjoys an abundance of recreational, arts, and cultural amenities throughout Mendocino County. The City’s growing trail system, walkable downtown and neighborhood areas, and broad recreational programming appeals to residents of all ages and interests that draws an increasing amount of participants, builds community, and provides family-friendly fun.As the county seat of Mendocino County, Ukiah is a full-service city providing a range of municipal services, including police and fire protection, water, sewer, electric, land use planning and development services, street maintenance, parks and recreation services including a museum and 18-hole golf course, and an airport. The City is governed by a f...ive?member Council, elected at?large by the citizens of Ukiah, and the Mayor rotates annually among all Councilmembers .