Livermore City Council · Nov 3, 2026
John Marchand
Mayor (at-large); term ends November 2028City of Livermore
John Marchand (Mayor) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Livermore City Council after the election.
Mayor of Livermore, appointed by the City Council on Aug. 20, 2026 to the at-large mayor's office after the race drew no challenger.
- Campaign website
- www.marchandformayor.com
John Marchand (mayor) and Evan Branning (District 1) were the only candidates for their offices, so the City Council appointed them on Aug. 20, 2026 and cancelled those races. City of Livermore
Where John Marchand stands: positions on the record
Affordable housing1 sourced position
Lists housing security among his priorities on his campaign site.
“Find solutions that provide affordable housing and restore health and dignity to our unhoused residents.”
Own statementJohn Marchand campaign site
Public safety1 sourced position
Lists public safety among his priorities on his campaign site.
“Ensure public safety by committing the training and resources that our first responders need.”
Own statementJohn Marchand campaign site
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the two-year operating budget and five-year capital plan for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 (passed 5-0, June 2025).
Council voteLivermore City Council minutes, June 9, 2025 · Jun 9, 2025
Utility rates1 sourced position
Voted yes on the wastewater cost of service study and rate increases through fiscal year 2029-30 (passed 5-0, June 2025).
Council voteLivermore City Council minutes, June 9, 2025 · Jun 9, 2025
Housing rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Development Code housing update and objective design standards for mixed-use and multifamily projects (passed 5-0, July 2025).
Council voteLivermore City Council minutes, July 14, 2025 · Jul 14, 2025
Economic development1 sourced position
Voted yes on approvals and economic incentive terms for the Pacific Fusion facility (passed 5-0, September 2025).
Council voteLivermore City Council minutes, Sept. 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025
Housing development1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Triad Place Redevelopment land use amendment and development agreement (passed 5-0, May 2025).
Council voteLivermore City Council minutes, May 12, 2025 · May 12, 2025
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