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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Livermore public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Corbett property open space acquisition (817 acres, Altamont Hills)
The city is moving to buy roughly 817 acres of Altamont Hills grassland for permanent open space. The land is a critical wildlife corridor and habitat for golden eagles, California red-legged frogs, and tiger salamanders. The Planning Commission's consistency determination is a required step before the acquisition can proceed.
Airport Grant Funding and Environmental Baselines
The commission examined two recent aircraft incidents from May, including a safe off-field landing and a minor ground collision, ensuring proper safety protocols and NTSB coordination were followed.
Water Board Election
Get ready to vote! Eight candidates are running for the Zone 7 Water Agency board, and they're focused on big problems like toxic PFAS in our water and the possibility of water delivery being cut. Your vote will help decide who manages our crucial water resources and flood control.
Urban Heat Mapping and Free Tree Pilot Program
The city and student researchers mapped urban heat islands, finding that neighborhoods north of downtown experience significantly higher temperatures. To combat this, Livermore is launching a free tree program providing climate-friendly trees and supplies to single-family residents.