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|office = [[Livermore, California|Mayor of Livermore]] | |office = [[Livermore, California|Mayor of Livermore]] | ||
|term_start = | |term_start = November 28, 2011 | ||
|term_end = | |term_end = December 14, 2020 | ||
|predecessor = Marshall Kamena | |predecessor = Marshall Kamena | ||
|successor = | |successor = [[Bob Woerner]] | ||
|office1 = [[Livermore, California|Vice Mayor of Livermore]] | |office1 = [[Livermore, California|Vice Mayor of Livermore]] | ||
|term_start1 = | |term_start1 = November 22, 2010 | ||
|term_end1 = December | |term_end1 = November 28, 2011 | ||
| | |appointer1 = Marshall Kamena | ||
| | |predecessor1 = Doug Horner | ||
| | |successor1 = Doug Horner | ||
|birth_name = John Marchand | |term_start2 = December 11, 2006 | ||
|birth_place = [[Hayward, | |term_end2 = November 9, 2009 | ||
|appointer1 = Marshall Kamena | |||
|predecessor2 = Marj Leider | |||
|successor2 = Doug Horner | |||
|office3 = Member of the [[Livermore, California|Livermore City Council]] | |||
|term_start3 = December 12, 2005 | |||
|term_end3 = November 28, 2011 | |||
|predecessor3 = Mark Beeman | |||
|successor3 = Bob Woerner | |||
|birth_name = John Paul Marchand | |||
|birth_date = 1953 (age 68/69) | |||
|birth_place = [[Hayward, California]], U.S. | |||
|death_date = | |death_date = | ||
|death_place = | |death_place = | ||
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] | |party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] | ||
|spouse = Sue Marchand | |spouse = Sue Marchand | ||
|children = 2 | |children = 2 | ||
|education = [[California State University, East Bay]] {{small|([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])}} | |education = [[California State University, East Bay]] {{small|([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])}} | ||
|website = {{url|http://www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/council/mayor.htm|Government website}}<br>{{url|marchandformayor2018.com|Campaign website}} | |website = {{url|http://www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/council/mayor.htm|Government website}}<br>{{url|marchandformayor2018.com|Campaign website}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''John Marchand''' is an American politician serving as the current [[Livermore, California|Mayor of Livermore, California]]<ref name="Debate">{{cite news |last1=Gach |first1=Bruce |title=Livermore Mayoral Candidates Talk About Their Views |url=http://www.independentnews.com/news/livermore-mayoral-candidates-talk-about-their-views/article_12879b2e-c77c-11e8-b2b1-f36c815a3d8a.html |accessdate=8 January 2019 |publisher=The Independent}}</ref> since 2011. Though the office is nonpartisan, Marchand is a member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. | '''John Paul Marchand''' (born 1953) is an American politician serving as the current [[Livermore, California|Mayor of Livermore, California]]<ref name="Debate">{{cite news |last1=Gach |first1=Bruce |title=Livermore Mayoral Candidates Talk About Their Views |url=http://www.independentnews.com/news/livermore-mayoral-candidates-talk-about-their-views/article_12879b2e-c77c-11e8-b2b1-f36c815a3d8a.html |accessdate=8 January 2019 |publisher=The Independent}}</ref> since 2011. Though the office is nonpartisan, Marchand is a member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]. | ||
==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
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living there for many years before moving to [[Livermore, California|Livermore]] in 1985. He earned his [[Bachelor of Science|bachelor's degree]] in [[biology|biological sciences]] from the [[California State University, East Bay]]. | living there for many years before moving to [[Livermore, California|Livermore]] in 1985. He earned his [[Bachelor of Science|bachelor's degree]] in [[biology|biological sciences]] from the [[California State University, East Bay]]. | ||
==Career== | == Career== | ||
By trade, he is an oceanographer, chemist, and actor. In the 1990s, he became a member of the [[American Water Works Association]].<ref name="Pleasanton"/> | By trade, he is an oceanographer, chemist, and actor. In the 1990s, he became a member of the [[American Water Works Association]].<ref name="Pleasanton" /> | ||
For fifteen years, Marchand worked as an elected representative to the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors, serving twice as the board's president. Marchand was also the founding member of the Livermore Cultural Arts Commission and served on Livermore's General Plan Review Committee. | For fifteen years, Marchand worked as an elected representative to the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors, serving twice as the board's president. Marchand was also the founding member of the Livermore Cultural Arts Commission and served on Livermore's General Plan Review Committee. | ||
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Marchand was first elected to the Livermore City Council in November 2005. He went on to serve for six years, four of those as Vice Mayor of Livermore. | Marchand was first elected to the Livermore City Council in November 2005. He went on to serve for six years, four of those as Vice Mayor of Livermore. | ||
He was first elected to the Livermore City Council in 2005, becoming mayor in 2011<ref name="Pleasanton"/> in a race against Barbara Hickman, with Marchand winning 47.8 percent of the vote.<ref name="East">Paul Thissen, November 9, 2011, [https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2011/11/08/marchand-turner-gary-win-livermore-mayoral-city-council-races/ Marchand, Turner, Gary win Livermore mayoral, city council races], ''[[East Bay Times]]''</ref> Marchand was elected Mayor of Livermore in November 2011, an office he holds today, to succeed termed-out mayor Marshall Kamena. Marchand was reelected to his final term in 2018 in the mayoral election against local businessman Joshua Laine. | He was first elected to the Livermore City Council in 2005, becoming mayor in 2011<ref name="Pleasanton" /> in a race against Barbara Hickman, with Marchand winning 47.8 percent of the vote.<ref name="East">Paul Thissen, November 9, 2011, [https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2011/11/08/marchand-turner-gary-win-livermore-mayoral-city-council-races/ Marchand, Turner, Gary win Livermore mayoral, city council races], ''[[East Bay Times]]''</ref> Marchand was elected Mayor of Livermore in November 2011, an office he holds today, to succeed termed-out mayor Marshall Kamena. Marchand was reelected to his final term in 2018 in the mayoral election against local businessman Joshua Laine. | ||
In 2012, Marchand spoke to the [[International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry]] in [[Moscow]], where [[Livermorium]] was named for Livermore. In 2017, he was named Graffiti Fighter of the Year by Stop Urban Blight International. Marchand also received the National Distinguished Public Service Award from the [[American Water Works Association]] for his efforts to end veteran homelessness in 2017. | In 2012, Marchand spoke to the [[International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry]] in [[Moscow]], where [[Livermorium]] was named for Livermore. In 2017, he was named Graffiti Fighter of the Year by Stop Urban Blight International. Marchand also received the National Distinguished Public Service Award from the [[American Water Works Association]] for his efforts to end veteran homelessness in 2017. | ||
In 2014, he started the local initiative GLAD: Graffiti and Litter Abatement Daily, a volunteer program.<ref name="Litter"/> | In 2014, he started the local initiative GLAD: Graffiti and Litter Abatement Daily, a volunteer program.<ref name="Litter" /> | ||
While Mayor, in 2016 he was noted in the press for personally cleaning up graffiti.<ref name="KTVU">July 20, 2016, [http://www.ktvu.com/news/livermore-mayor-cleans-up-graffiti-with-his-own-hands Livermore mayor cleans up graffiti with his own hands], ''[[KTVU]]''</ref><ref>Autumn Johnson, July 20, 2016, [https://patch.com/california/livermore/livermore-mayor-steps-cleans-graffiti-vandalized-home-vehicle Livermore Mayor Steps Up, Cleans Graffiti Off Vandalized Home, Vehicle], ''[[Patch.com]]''</ref> In 2016 he was awarded the title of "Graffiti Fighter of the Year"<ref name="Litter">Autumn Johnson, September 22, 2016, [https://patch.com/california/livermore/livermore-mayor-honored-2016-graffiti-fighter-awardL Livermore Mayor Honored with 2016 Graffiti Fighter Award], ''[[Patch.com]]''</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/10/06/livermore-mayor-honored-for-anti-graffiti-work/ |title=Livermore mayor honored for anti-graffiti work |first=Paul |last=Kilduff |date=6 October 2016 |accessdate=9 January 2018 |work=[[East Bay Times]]}}</ref> and also awarded a National Distinguished Public Service Award.<ref>Autumn Johnson, June 20, 2017, [https://patch.com/california/livermore/livermore-mayor-presented-prestigious-award Livermore Mayor Presented With Prestigious Award], ''[[Patch.com]]''</ref> | While Mayor, in 2016 he was noted in the press for personally cleaning up graffiti.<ref name="KTVU">July 20, 2016, [http://www.ktvu.com/news/livermore-mayor-cleans-up-graffiti-with-his-own-hands Livermore mayor cleans up graffiti with his own hands], ''[[KTVU]]''</ref><ref>Autumn Johnson, July 20, 2016, [https://patch.com/california/livermore/livermore-mayor-steps-cleans-graffiti-vandalized-home-vehicle Livermore Mayor Steps Up, Cleans Graffiti Off Vandalized Home, Vehicle], ''[[Patch.com]]''</ref> In 2016 he was awarded the title of "Graffiti Fighter of the Year"<ref name="Litter">Autumn Johnson, September 22, 2016, [https://patch.com/california/livermore/livermore-mayor-honored-2016-graffiti-fighter-awardL Livermore Mayor Honored with 2016 Graffiti Fighter Award], ''[[Patch.com]]''</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/10/06/livermore-mayor-honored-for-anti-graffiti-work/ |title=Livermore mayor honored for anti-graffiti work |first=Paul |last=Kilduff |date=6 October 2016 |accessdate=9 January 2018 |work=[[East Bay Times]]}}</ref> and also awarded a National Distinguished Public Service Award.<ref>Autumn Johnson, June 20, 2017, [https://patch.com/california/livermore/livermore-mayor-presented-prestigious-award Livermore Mayor Presented With Prestigious Award], ''[[Patch.com]]''</ref> | ||
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In 2017, he won City Council support to finance a $6 million Livermore City Council meeting hall, and an emergency operations center for the Livermore Police Department. He sought re-election in June 2018 as Mayor of Livermore.<ref name="Pleasanton">Jeb Bing, June 20, 2018, [https://pleasantonweekly.com/blogs/p/2018/06/20/livermores-marchand-aka-the-mayor-of-seville-seeks-re-election Livermore's Marchand, aka the mayor of Seville, seeks re-election], ''[[Pleasanton Weekly]]''</ref> It was his final term to seek re-election in November 2018, challenged by Josh Laine.<ref>Autumn Johnson, November 6, 2018, [https://patch.com/california/livermore/livermore-city-council-mayor-s-race-2018-election-results Livermore City Council, Mayor's Race: 2018 Election Results], ''[[Patch.com]]''</ref> | In 2017, he won City Council support to finance a $6 million Livermore City Council meeting hall, and an emergency operations center for the Livermore Police Department. He sought re-election in June 2018 as Mayor of Livermore.<ref name="Pleasanton">Jeb Bing, June 20, 2018, [https://pleasantonweekly.com/blogs/p/2018/06/20/livermores-marchand-aka-the-mayor-of-seville-seeks-re-election Livermore's Marchand, aka the mayor of Seville, seeks re-election], ''[[Pleasanton Weekly]]''</ref> It was his final term to seek re-election in November 2018, challenged by Josh Laine.<ref>Autumn Johnson, November 6, 2018, [https://patch.com/california/livermore/livermore-city-council-mayor-s-race-2018-election-results Livermore City Council, Mayor's Race: 2018 Election Results], ''[[Patch.com]]''</ref> | ||
In 2018, he sat on 28 local and regional boards and committees.<ref name="Pleasanton"/> | In 2018, he sat on 28 local and regional boards and committees.<ref name="Pleasanton" /> | ||
===Theater=== | ===Theater=== | ||
In 2018, he continued acting in community theater.<ref name="Pleasanton"/> | In 2018, he continued acting in community theater.<ref name="Pleasanton" /> | ||
In 2013, he was the [[Seville City Council#Mayors|Mayor of Seville]], [[Spain]] in the Livermore Valley Opera's first performance of ''[[Carmen (opera)|Carmen]]''.<ref>2013, [http://www.independentnews.com/culture/carmen-opens-saturday-at-bankhead-theater/article_cf8cadd6-26e1-11e3-b18d-001a4bcf887a.html “Carmen” Opens Saturday at Bankhead Theater], ''[[Independent News]]''</ref> | In 2013, he was the [[Seville City Council#Mayors|Mayor of Seville]], [[Spain]] in the Livermore Valley Opera's first performance of ''[[Carmen (opera)|Carmen]]''.<ref>2013, [http://www.independentnews.com/culture/carmen-opens-saturday-at-bankhead-theater/article_cf8cadd6-26e1-11e3-b18d-001a4bcf887a.html “Carmen” Opens Saturday at Bankhead Theater], ''[[Independent News]]''</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | == Personal life== | ||
Marchand is married to Susan, a Livermore schoolteacher, and they have two sons. | Marchand is married to Susan, a Livermore schoolteacher, and they have two sons. | ||
==References== | == References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==External links== | == External links== | ||
*[http://www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/council/mayor.htm Website as Mayor of Livermore] | *[http://www.cityoflivermore.net/citygov/council/mayor.htm Website as Mayor of Livermore] | ||
Revision as of 02:11, 29 April 2022
John Marchand | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Livermore | |
| In office November 28, 2011 – December 14, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Marshall Kamena |
| Succeeded by | Bob Woerner |
| Vice Mayor of Livermore | |
| In office November 22, 2010 – November 28, 2011 | |
| Appointed by | Marshall Kamena |
| Preceded by | Doug Horner |
| Succeeded by | Doug Horner |
| In office December 11, 2006 – November 9, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Marj Leider |
| Succeeded by | Doug Horner |
| Member of the Livermore City Council | |
| In office December 12, 2005 – November 28, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Beeman |
| Succeeded by | Bob Woerner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Paul Marchand 1953 (age 68/69) Hayward, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sue Marchand |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | California State University, East Bay (BS) |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
John Paul Marchand (born 1953) is an American politician serving as the current Mayor of Livermore, California[1] since 2011. Though the office is nonpartisan, Marchand is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life and education
He was born and raised in Hayward, California,[2] living there for many years before moving to Livermore in 1985. He earned his bachelor's degree in biological sciences from the California State University, East Bay.
Career
By trade, he is an oceanographer, chemist, and actor. In the 1990s, he became a member of the American Water Works Association.[3]
For fifteen years, Marchand worked as an elected representative to the Zone 7 Water Agency Board of Directors, serving twice as the board's president. Marchand was also the founding member of the Livermore Cultural Arts Commission and served on Livermore's General Plan Review Committee.
By profession, Marchand is a chemist specializing in water quality. He started his career teaching marine biology and later worked for over thirty years as a drinking water quality chemist, specializing in microbiology, organic chemistry, and distribution system trouble-shooting. He has since served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Marine Science Institute and was a founding member of the Small Systems Inter-Agency Outreach Committee.
Marchand was first elected to the Livermore City Council in November 2005. He went on to serve for six years, four of those as Vice Mayor of Livermore.
He was first elected to the Livermore City Council in 2005, becoming mayor in 2011[3] in a race against Barbara Hickman, with Marchand winning 47.8 percent of the vote.[4] Marchand was elected Mayor of Livermore in November 2011, an office he holds today, to succeed termed-out mayor Marshall Kamena. Marchand was reelected to his final term in 2018 in the mayoral election against local businessman Joshua Laine.
In 2012, Marchand spoke to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry in Moscow, where Livermorium was named for Livermore. In 2017, he was named Graffiti Fighter of the Year by Stop Urban Blight International. Marchand also received the National Distinguished Public Service Award from the American Water Works Association for his efforts to end veteran homelessness in 2017.
In 2014, he started the local initiative GLAD: Graffiti and Litter Abatement Daily, a volunteer program.[5]
While Mayor, in 2016 he was noted in the press for personally cleaning up graffiti.[6][7] In 2016 he was awarded the title of "Graffiti Fighter of the Year"[5][8] and also awarded a National Distinguished Public Service Award.[9]
In 2017, he won City Council support to finance a $6 million Livermore City Council meeting hall, and an emergency operations center for the Livermore Police Department. He sought re-election in June 2018 as Mayor of Livermore.[3] It was his final term to seek re-election in November 2018, challenged by Josh Laine.[10]
In 2018, he sat on 28 local and regional boards and committees.[3]
Theater
In 2018, he continued acting in community theater.[3]
In 2013, he was the Mayor of Seville, Spain in the Livermore Valley Opera's first performance of Carmen.[11]
Personal life
Marchand is married to Susan, a Livermore schoolteacher, and they have two sons.
References
- ↑ Gach, Bruce. "Livermore Mayoral Candidates Talk About Their Views". The Independent. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
- ↑ Kristofer Noceda, October 10, 2011, Mayoral Candidate: John Marchand, Patch.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Jeb Bing, June 20, 2018, Livermore's Marchand, aka the mayor of Seville, seeks re-election, Pleasanton Weekly
- ↑ Paul Thissen, November 9, 2011, Marchand, Turner, Gary win Livermore mayoral, city council races, East Bay Times
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Autumn Johnson, September 22, 2016, Livermore Mayor Honored with 2016 Graffiti Fighter Award, Patch.com
- ↑ July 20, 2016, Livermore mayor cleans up graffiti with his own hands, KTVU
- ↑ Autumn Johnson, July 20, 2016, Livermore Mayor Steps Up, Cleans Graffiti Off Vandalized Home, Vehicle, Patch.com
- ↑ Kilduff, Paul (6 October 2016). "Livermore mayor honored for anti-graffiti work". East Bay Times. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ↑ Autumn Johnson, June 20, 2017, Livermore Mayor Presented With Prestigious Award, Patch.com
- ↑ Autumn Johnson, November 6, 2018, Livermore City Council, Mayor's Race: 2018 Election Results, Patch.com
- ↑ 2013, “Carmen” Opens Saturday at Bankhead Theater, Independent News
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