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Livermore council appoints new city historian despite objection
Summary
The Livermore City Council on Jan. 12 approved a staff-backed appointment to the city historian post after a council member voiced concerns that the nominee had misrepresented local history; the appointment passed with one abstention.
The Livermore City Council on Jan. 12 approved the appointment of a new city historian after a staff recommendation and brief debate.
City Manager Mariana Birch presented staff's recommendation, supported by the Historic Preservation Commission, to appoint the nominee to the city historian position. A council member moved to accept the recommendation and the motion was seconded; the appointment proceeded to a vote.
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