Livermore is more than a city; we are a community that balances a rich history with an auspicious future. This past year, we continued our efforts to carefully and thoughtfully develop our community while safeguarding the character of Livermore with every step.
This commitment to balance guides our role as stewards of your resources. From preserving open space to revitalizing historic downtown plazas to supporting our unhoused neighbors: we make every decision with the long-term health of Livermore in mind. This principle is the foundation of a city that truly works for its people.
Our success is driven by a uniquely deep-rooted commitment: 48% of our team lives right here in town. As your neighbors, we also have a personal investment in making sure our streets are safe, our parks are flourishing, and our economy remains resilient.
While challenges inevitably arise, we will continue to draw inspiration from the compassion and excellence that define our community.
Thank you for being part of this journey; we look forward to the work ahead.
Livermore City Council and Executive Team
A City Built for the Long Term
The future of Livermore is shaped by the voices of our community: through surveys, strategic planning, and values you shared, we’ve transformed your priorities into five Community Pillars. These pillars serve as our foundation, guiding how we invest resources, manage growth, and create spaces that honor our history and build our future.
The following pages demonstrate how these pillars have come to life over the last fiscal year (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025).
A SAFE COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES- FOCUSED ON PUBLIC SAFETY, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, HOUSING SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE.
• 2nd Safest Suburb Recognized in California and top 10% Nationwide [2025 SmartAsset Study]
• 41 Unhoused Families Permanently Housed
• 360 City Disaster Workers Participated in Emergency Response Exercises
• 102 Crosswalks Restriped
ECONOMY THAT PROSPERS- SUPPORTS LOCAL BUSINESSES, JOB CREATION, AND ECONOMIC INNOVATION TO KEEP LIVERMORE THRIVING.
• 9% Increase in Residents Satisfied with Livermore’s Business and Service Options [2025 National Community Survey]
• 760,000 sq ft Industrial Space Established
• 29 New Businesses Welcomed
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP- PROTECTS NATURAL RESOURCES AND PROMOTES SUSTAINABILITY FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
• 31st Year Tree City USA Recognition
• 64 EV Charging Ports (Public & Private) Approved
• 710 cubic yds of Free Compost Distributed
• 95 Trees Planted
• 4.7 Tons Paper Shredded and Recycled
• 9.9 Miles New Bike Lanes Built
INCLUSIVE & INVITING SPACES & PLACES- CREATES ACCESSIBLE, WELCOMING SPACES THAT FOSTER EQUITY, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION.
• 8% Increase in Residents Feeling Connected and Engaged [2025 National Community Survey]
• 1,446 Library Programs Hosted
• $69,200 Art Grants Awarded
• 600 Community Service Day Participants
• 500 Youth Council Events’ Attendees
A CITY THAT WORKS- ENSURES EFFICIENT, TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND HIGH-QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE.
• 36th Year Financial Reporting Excellence Recognized, 33rd Year Distinguished Budgeting Recognized [Government Finance Officers’ Association]
• 16 ADA Spaces Added Downtown
• 2,001 Public Works Service Requests Completed
• 159 Residents Engaged in Five Government Education Programs
The Strategy of Stewardship
Maintaining our city requires a constant rhythm of work, often behind the scenes. While routine, these tasks are part of a deliberate, data-driven operational strategy. Through our Asset Management Program, we proactively track infrastructure health to intervene before small issues become costly disruptions. By investing in these details today, we ensure the long-term reliability of the streets and spaces we all share.
Investing in our Quality of Life
While much of our focus is on maintaining what we have, we are also looking forward, managing the recently approved 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan designed to enhance the daily experience of every community member. For the next two fiscal years , this plan allocates $141 million towards deliberate investments in our economy, our environment, and our sense of place. This vision is most visible in our Downtown, where several key projects came to fruition.
Enhancing our Essentials
Our commitment to Livermore’s health for generations to come is evident in our upgrades at the Water Reclamation Plant. This year, we completed a substantial rehabilitation of our treatment facilities. By modernizing pumps, clarifiers, electrical systems and mechanical equipment, we invested in the essential infrastructure that allows Livermore to thrive.
Although vital work goes unnoticed to most, these improvements represent the backbone of our city. Upgrading these facilities now guarantees continued system reliability and protects our resources for our future.
THE RELIABILITY REPORT
136,025 lbs Encampment Trash Cleared
3,591 Power Washing and Biohazard Clean Ups
84 Aging Water Service Lines Replaced
2 Billion Gallons Wastewater Treated
6,000 Lifted Sidewalks Sliced
3,000 Trees Pruned
1,70 0 ft Holmes Street Fencing Replaced
1,511 Potholes Repaired
Prepared, Professional, Proven
While law enforcement agencies nationwide face recruitment challenges, Livermore is choosing to lead. Our police personnel managed 58,144 incidents this year alone. To sustain this service, we have positioned ourselves as a premier employer with a new top-step salary of $178,886 —an investment that attracts elite talent and keeps Livermore among the safest suburbs in the country.
Our fire personnel stay equally prepared, responding to 6,149 emergency medical calls this year. This demand makes our recent $467,285 FEM A grant even more critical: it will train and certify EMTs as paramedics, expanding our advanced life-support care for the community. This action is the result of a recent Community Risk Assessment, using data to secure a future where our resources are always aligned with the evolving emergency needs of Livermore.
When Seconds Count
Earlier this year, our Police Drone Unit located a resident with dementia who had wandered miles from home, reuniting him safely with his family. It is this combination of elite talent, advanced training, and modern technology that defines public safety in Livermore—protecting our neighbors every day.
Responding to Crisis with Care
A city’s resilience is measured by how we show up for our neighbors. This year, we earned the 2024 Helen Putnam Award for our partnership with the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, expanding access to mental health services through Horizons Family Counseling for youth and families. This care extends to Vineyard 2.0, a service hub that has become a national model for dignity and stability. Its impact is seen in real stories: a mother reunited with her missing daughter, veterans transitioned into permanent housing, and a father whose children returned to school with confidence after being settled in a family shelter.
Building for the long term means moving beyond crisis response
to permanent stability. Our Affordable Homeownership Program helped 11 families buy their first homes this year, while the Pacific Senior Project broke ground on 79 affordable units for low-income seniors.
These achievements are fueled by deep collaboration. Our Homelessness Roundtable was highlighted at the 2025 International City/County Management Association Conference, positioning Livermore as a leader in coordinated response. By awarding $928,157 in grants to local nonprofits, we strengthened a safety net that served over 5,642 residents this year, so that every neighbor has the opportunity to flourish.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Arroyo Vista Development.
Sustaining Our Strength
We manage public funds with care and purpose, just like you manage your household budget. This year, our revenue was $308 million (which includes General Fund revenues) and we invested $236 million in essential services and community projects—leaving a healthy surplus to strengthen reserves and fund future improvements. For 15 years, we’ve kept a balanced budget and continue planning ahead through programs like the Social Opportunity Endowment Fund (currently at $3 million), which helps protect our most vulnerable neighbors even during economic downturns.
These charts show where our revenue comes from, how it’s spent, and how we keep Livermore financially strong for the future.
FY 2025 GENERAL FUND REVENUE
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Property taxes remain a substantial revenue source, growing by $2.5 million this year as a result of new housing along with rising home values. Investment income also rose significantly due to higher interest rates. A diversified mix of sales tax, other local taxes, and fees provide the remaining revenue, all of which help keep essential services funded.
DEPARTMENT
Public safety is our top priority and represents the largest share of General Fund spending. Other key areas include Community Development and Public Works, which focus on housing, longterm planning, and the infrastructure that keeps Livermore thriving.
FY 2025 EXPENSES BY FUND
This chart shows how city dollars are distributed across all funds. Beyond the General Fund, major investments go into water, sewer, and stormwater systems— critical for safe drinking water and environmental health. These enterprise funds are self-supporting through user fees, not taxes.
Building with purpose...
Growth is inevitable; excellence is a choice. To protect our local character, we recently adopted citywide Objective Design Standards and a modernized Plan Check Manual. This framework ensures every project—from lofts to townhomes—feels uniquely like Livermore while streamlining and simplifying the review process.
Our commitment to strategic planning is anchored by our General Plan Update, now 75% complete. This strategic roadmap will guide our community
through 2045, balancing state mandates with our local values of sustainability and equity.
Our long-term focus ensures every development enhances quality of life. Projects like Isabel Crossing, Tranquility, and Cornerstone include amenities for everyone: public plazas, pocket parks, and expansive trails. By integrating Class IV bike lanes and pedestrian connections, we are building walkable, connected communities where families can thrive for generations.
Isabel Crossing development (under construction)
More to Explore. More to Come.
This report marks the end of a fiscal year, but for us, the work of building a thriving city never stops. We are invested in your future because we call Livermore home, too.
Follow the story yourself as it unfolds in real-time through our new Storymap. You can track every project—from design to implementation—happening right in your neighborhood.
