Rod Affonso, Streets Maintenance Manager


Rod Affonso began his career with the City of Hayward in 1995 as a Laborer at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. After a year, Rod transferred to Streets Maintenance where he has worked ever since. In 2010, Rod was promoted to the Senior Maintenance Leader in the Traffic Program where he was involved in many Public Works projects and played a big role in the completion of signing and striping of the Route 238 Project. Rod became the Streets Maintenance Manager in September 2015.

Library Services

The Library Department will deliver equal opportunity in education to Hayward residents, preserve and improve quality of life for all members of the community, and contribute to the ongoing health and success of a thriving Hayward.

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Jayanti Addleman


jayanti Addleman was appointmented as the City’s interim chief executive officer July 1, 2025.

Jayanti, who began work in Hayward on Jan. 14, led the Monterey County Free Libraries during a period when the organization came to be recognized for its vibrancy, creativity and innovation in the stretching of resources and delivery of services in an increasingly diverse community.

Information Technology

The mission of the Information Technology Department is to provide access to and support of technology resources, for both information and communication, which is timely, accurate, reliable and secure.

Todd Rullman


Todd Rullman began his career with the City of Hayward in 1998 as a Laborer in the Streets Maintenance Division. Through hard work, diligence, and motivation, he was promoted to Streets Maintenance Supervisor in 2010, followed by a promotion to Streets Maintenance Manager in 2012. Todd was officially promoted to Department Director in May 2015.

Fire Chief Ryan Hamre


Ryan Hamre began his duties as Hayward’s 12th Fire Chief on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. 

Prior to his appointment as Fire Chief, Ryan rose through the fire service ranks, beginning as a Firefighter before becoming an Apparatus Operator, Captain, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief. He is a California State Fire Marshal-certified Chief Fire Officer and serves as Deputy Task Force Leader with FEMA Urban Search & Rescue California Task Force 4.

Fire

The Mission of the Hayward Fire Department is to protect lives and property by providing Superior Fire Suppression and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Supported by Prevention Through Responsible Regulatory and Educational Programs.

Utility Users Tax (UUT)

Submitted by lmcgowan on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 15:32

The Utility Users Tax, first approved by Hayward voters in 2009, was extended during the June 2016 special election.  It is the City's third-largest revenue souce and a major component of public safety funding. It is a 5.5% tax levied on utilities such as electricity, gas and telecommunications.

Transient Occupancy Tax

Submitted by lmcgowan on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 15:22

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), also known as "hotel tax" or "bed tax," is authorized under the State Revenue and Taxation Code 7280 as an additional source of non-property tax revenue to local government.

Council approved a rate adjustment on the Transient Occupancy Tax at the 6/17/25 City Council Meeting. The TOT rate will be 12% plus 2% excise tax, equaling 14%, effective 8/1/25.

Emergency Services Facilities Tax

Submitted by lmcgowan on Thu, 12/31/2015 - 15:02

The Emergency Services Facilities Tax (ESF) is a general tax adopted by the City Council in September 1990 to retrofit or strengthen the City of Hayward facilities against earthquake damage. The ESF tax is not a property or utility tax, but a flat amount of excise tax.

Payments are billed/collected in several ways. The tax is imposed per household, per business employee or on persons eligible for the Transient Occupancy Tax, as follows: