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Livermore council approves consent calendar; public comment urges free-software adoption

Livermore City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The council unanimously approved its consent calendar on Jan. 12; in open forum a resident, Joe Lee, urged the city to adopt free (open-source) software and quoted Nina Paley: "Copying is not theft." Council members also recognized the work of the Livermore Youth Council and local programs.

The Livermore City Council unanimously approved its consent calendar at the Jan. 12 meeting and heard a short public comment urging the city to consider adopting free software.

The consent calendar, which the mayor described as routine items, was moved for approval by Council member Dunbar and seconded by Council member Branning. The…

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