From the peaks of the eastern hills to the city's pristine shoreline, 150,000 people call Hayward home and nearly 65,000 pursue their education in the Heart of the Bay. Find the resources you need here.
Today's Bay Area is arguably the most competitive business environment in the United States. We get that. A "business friendly" location isn't enough; you need a partner who shares your goals. Luckily, you picked Hayward.
Chances are, you're not here to hang out. When you visit our website, you're trying to get something done, like report graffiti, pay your water bill or find out how to get a building permit. We're working hard to make the services we provide accessible, understandable and easy to use.
Our council-manager form of government combines the strong civic leadership of elected officials with the strong managerial experience of an appointed city manager. Beyond all else, we are a service organization, and we are here to serve you, the public. We're doing our part to drive Hayward forward.
We need everyone's involvement to protect and strengthen Hayward’s environment. This site is a one-stop shop for the resources you need to go green at home, at work, and in your community. Thank you for everything you do to keep Hayward great for future generations!
The Skywest Golf Course was closed in September 2020 after nearly 60 years of operation, and this has presented an opportunity to redevelop the 126-acre site in a new way that will benefit Hayward Executive Airport, the surrounding community and the City of Hayward generally.
Alex Ameri has master’s degrees in civil engineering and mechanical engineering and is a registered professional engineer in California. He started his career in the private sector in New York and New Jersey working for a consulting engineering firm. His public career began with the City of Santa Barbara in the land development division of the Public Works Department. Alex moved to the Bay Area in 1989 and joined the City of Hayward’s Planning Department as the Development Services Engineer.
Transportation Division
The Transportation Division plans, engineers and manages the City's transportation network.
The Transportation Division is responsible for:
Hayward Executive Airport
The Hayward Executive Airport meets the travel needs of local private pilots and their passengers, and we welcome visitors from around the country. This vibrant general aviation airport is home to over 400 aircraft including business jets, and it provides over 300 jobs and $300 million in annual economic benefits to the community.
Every one to two years, the City adopts a ten-year Capital Improvement Program budget (CIP) that is separate from the city operating budget. The purpose of the CIP is to identify and prioritize capital improvement projects for funding. Capital improvement projects include new or existing streets and sidewalks, traffic improvements, city facility construction and repair, water and sewer projects and improvements to the Hayward Executive Airport. Current and recently completed CIP projects include the new 21st Century Library, Fire Station No. 7 and the Health Center.
Voter approved Measure B, Measure BB ½ cent sales tax, and the $10 Vehicle Registration Fees for vehicles registered in Alameda County fund improvements to Hayward roadways and bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and are administered by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC).
Public Works & Utilities
The Public Works & Utilities Department is to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain the City’s public infrastructure, facilities, and related services, including the City’s roads, airport, water service, wastewater service, stormwater management, solid waste and recycling in a safe, reliable, innovative, and efficient manner, in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations; and to manage City-wide-ranging environmental sustainability activities and climate change issues.
The City of Hayward is at your service! Access Hayward is an online tool that connects you directly to the people, services, and resources that make our city great.