Participating in Public Meetings

Meeting agendas are posted at least 72-hours before any regularly scheduled meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to read meeting agendas in order to understand what city business will be discussed and considered before action is taken.

Agendas, reports meeting minutes and videos can be viewed online in our Meetings and Agenda Center

Members of the public can also subscribe to receive meeting agendas by email

Data Center Development Applications

Data centers originated from the large computer rooms of the 1950s. In the 1980s, companies began creating server rooms to centrally store networking equipment. These grew into larger facilities in the early 2000s, with a notable growth after 2020. 

Learn more about Data centers in Hayward through our Frequently Asked Questions below.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Are there currently data centers in Hayward?

Hayward City Hall and Nonessential Services Closure: Friday, Jul. 3, 2026

Hayward City Hall will be closed, and nonessential municipal services will be paused Friday, Jul. 03, 2026, in observance of Independence Day. City Hall will reopen and municipal services will be restored to their regular schedule, Monday, Jul. 6. Specific information about departments, programs, and services during this period is provided below:

Hayward Literacy Plus Council

Hayward Literacy Plus Council Mission

"Our mission is to help break the cycle of intergenerational illiteracy in the Hayward Community by supporting the Literacy Plus Program for adults and Children."

The Hayward Literacy Plus Council was established in 1985 and is dedicated to improving the Literacy skills of the Hayward community by supporting the Library’s Literacy programs. Council members focus on spreading awareness of the programs, recruiting volunteers, and fundraising.

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