Ben Barrientos
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 26:51
- Avg per meeting
- 1:47
- Segments
- 375
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Top issues during term (12)(General)
General Plan and Urban Growth Boundary
Long-range planning shapes future municipal infrastructure investments and land use patterns.
Tree Preservation and Property Rights at 706 Catalina Drive
Potential future property repair or insurance costs for the homeowner, versus the preservation of public urban forestry assets.
7 Brew Coffee Drive-Through Development in Lowe's Shopping Center
Generates private commercial investment and ongoing sales tax revenue for the city.
Livermore Sanitation Rate Adjustment
Agreement amount not to exceed $642,315 for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27.
DUI checkpoint
Expect a potential hit to your wallet if you get a DUI, but the city saves on accident costs.
legal ruling
This win means the city dodges a potentially massive payout, saving taxpayer money.
city manager appointment
This new hire could mean big changes in how your tax dollars are spent.
department director appointment
This leadership change won't directly hit your wallet, but Olson will be steering the city's budget moving forward.
building code revisions
Expect potential changes to the cost of your next building project.
trash fee reduction
You'll be saving money on your trash service!
city manager hiring
Whoever gets the job will be making big decisions that affect your tax dollars and city services.
trash fee lawsuit
You might get a refund for trash fees you've already paid.
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Barrientos was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
An Ordinance adopting Development Code Amendment 26-001 Amending the Zoning District Map of the City of Livermore to conform with the General Plan 2045.
Adoption of Livermore General Plan 2045 and EIR
General Plan 2045 and Zoning Map Amendments Recommendation
Resolution calling for and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election and consolidating services with Alameda County on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain officers of the City.
Resolution designating the Accounting Supervisor – General Ledger and Treasury as the City Treasurer
Resolution authorizing the allocation of General Funds and Social Opportunity Endowment Funds in the total amount of $255,578 for Fiscal Years 2025-27 and authorizing the execution of documents required to receive, use and distribute funds.
Voting record (1)(General)
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