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Longtime Livermore city attorney Jason Alcala is leaving his post this summer, retiring after more than two decades with the organization.
The city announced Alcala’s upcoming departure in a press release Friday.
“Livermore is a special place. It has been a privilege serving the Livermore community,” Alcala said in the statement. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such extraordinary council members, staff, and community members who are truly committed to the city’s quality of life and to doing the right thing – even when it is hard.”
Alcala has served as the city’s chief legal advisor since 2014 and has played a key role in guiding the city through major legal, operational and development initiatives.
With more than 21 years under his belt, Alcala began his tenure with the city in 2004 as an assistant city attorney. He was promoted to city attorney in 2014, providing legal counsel and representation for a wide range of projects, including the redevelopment of Livermore’s downtown, the Bankhead Theater rescue, the Isabel Avenue-Interstate 580 interchange and the San Francisco Premium Outlets. He also helped steer the city through significant challenges, including a 2019 cyberattack and the COVID-19 pandemic.
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Southern California’s Gould School of Law, Alcala has practiced municipal law for 25 years. Prior to joining Livermore, he held positions with the cities of Chino, Coachella and Thousand Oaks, and also represented private clients in litigation and transactional matters, according to the city’s statement.
Mayor John Marchand, who worked with Alcala during most of his tenure with the city of Livermore while serving on the City Council since 2005 with a two-year break from 2020 to 2022, reflected on Alcala’s impact.
“I truly appreciate Jason’s dedication to Livermore. His tireless work has helped the City succeed where others might falter. Though legal work is often behind the scenes, the results of his leadership are visible throughout the community,” Marchand said.
Vice Mayor Evan Branning added, “Jason’s approach to identifying and managing legal issues has been invaluable. His work ensures that our complex projects are done right, done well, and serve our community.”
Officials said they have begun the recruitment process for Livermore’s next city attorney, with a successor expected to be in place in the coming months before Alcala’s departure.
