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Livermore council appoints Kimberly Seeley as city attorney; council approves employment contract
Summary
The Livermore City Council on Sept. 8 adopted an employment contract hiring Kimberly Seeley as city attorney, setting a Sept. 29 start date, an evergreen contract with specified severance terms and a $315,269 base salary; council voted unanimously.
The City Council unanimously approved an employment contract on Sept. 8 to appoint Kimberly Seeley as Livermore’s new city attorney, with a start date of Sept. 29 and the contract terms presented by Administrative Services Director Tina Olson.
Olson said the recruitment produced 17 applications; the mayor and vice mayor served as the selection committee and negotiated the contract with Seeley. Key terms reported: an evergreen (open‑ended) contract with an initial base annual salary of $315,269; a per‑pay‑period deferred‑compensation contribution of $270 to be matched by Seeley; an initial evaluation after six months at which Seeley is eligible for up to a 6% salary increase and up to an additional $3,000 in annual deferred‑compensation contributions; and a 12‑month severance provision except if terminated for cause.
Seeley addressed the council and said she was “thrilled” to return and serve Livermore. Council Member Barrientos moved to approve the contract and appointment; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
What’s next: Seeley is scheduled to begin Sept. 29. City staff will implement the employment contract and proceed with onboarding and the administrative steps required to transition legal responsibilities.
