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Board of Commissioners

The Housing Authority of the City of Livermore is governed by the Board of Commissioners, whose purpose is to establish policies and to advise on the programs for the development of assisted housing, and the maintenance, modernization, and revitalization of existing facilities. The Board of Commissioners are appointed by the City Council and volunteer their service to the community.

The Board of Commissioners consists of seven members. There are two members who must be participants of the Housing Authority's programs, one from the Housing Choice Voucher Program and the other from the Public Housing Program who must be over 62 years of age. Board members serve four-year terms. All members may be appointed for up to two consecutive terms.

Current Board of Commissioners:

  • Terry Buttchen, Chairperson 
  • Mark Palajac, Vice-Chairperson​
  • Heather Casey, Commissioner 
  • Marvin Evans, Commissioner 
  • ​Karen Hutchinson, Commissioner 
  • Adam Talarman, Commissioner 
  • Dan Knight​, Commissioner 

To become a Commissioner, please click here and complete an application. Applicants must live in Livermore and be at least 18 years old to apply.

HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETINGS: Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 5:30 p.m., at 3203 Leahy Way, Livermore, CA (unless otherwise noted). Commission meetings are open to the public, and anyone may attend.


Board Meetings

For a list of the scheduled Board Meetings, please click here.


Board Meeting Minutes:

For copies of the Past Board Meeting Minutes, please click here to contact our office.

Contact Information

P 925.447.3600
F 925.447.0942
HCV Info 925.447.0288
TTY 800.545.1833 ext. 917
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Closed on Alternating Fridays
Emergency After-Hours 
(Leahy Square, Bluebell, Chestnut, Las Posadas Apartments)
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We are an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider. We provide housing without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental handicap, familial status, national origin, or other protected class. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Rights, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, D.C. 20410 or call Customer Service at (202) 708-1112 (voice) or (202) 708-1455 (TTY). HUD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

In accordance with federal law and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or familial status. To file a complaint of discrimination, write HUD Director, Office of Civil Rights, 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410, or call (202) 708-1112 (voice) or (202) 708-1455 (TDD).

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