Like many Small towns in California, Livermore underwent a rapid change During the last half of the 20th century.
Here he tells the story of his involvement with the planning of the community that is today Livermore: the sewers a.
John Shirley played an important role in guiding those changes, serving in appointed and then elected offices of the city.
The establishment of a National Laboratory there in 1952 was but one part of the shift from a Small community centered on ranches and vineyards.
Like many Small towns in California, Livermore underwent a rapid change During the last half of the 20th century