Meeting dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Verify meeting dates and times on the posted agenda. Meeting agendas can be viewed on the Meeting & Agenda Center in advance of each meeting., City Council, responsible for the legislative function of the City, such as reviewing public policies and adopting policies responsive to the community. All the council members serve at large, which means that each member represents the entire city. The City Council generally meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Special meetings may be scheduled as needed.
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The, Planning Commission, conducts public hearings and makes decisions on use permits, variances, site plan and architectural reviews and related planning and zoning actions for residential, commercial and industrial development, and subdivisions of land. The Commission also makes recommendations related to planning regulations, design review policies, development of parks and open space, and the General Plan. This…, Agenda and Reports
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On November 3, 2026, the seat of, Mayor, and two Council Member seats, one for , Council District 1, and one for , Council District 6, , will be up for election. The Mayor and Council Member seats are each for four-year terms. The City Council is composed of one mayor elected at-large and six council members to be elected by district. To qualify, candidates must be registered voters in the City of Hayward. Under the district-based system, candidates live in the district they seek to represent and are elected by voters who live…, November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election Offices to be Elected: Mayor (1 seat), Council Member District 1 (1 seat), and Council Member District 6 (1 seat):, Nomination papers may be obtained and filed by appointment at Hayward City Hall,, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from July 13 through August 7, 2026 (or August 12, 2026, if the nomination period is extended). To schedule an appointment, email cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov or call (510) 583-4400., Candidate, Office, Nomination Papers, Issued, Nomination Papers, Returned, Qualified for Ballot, George Syrop Council Member District 1 7/13/2026 7/17/2026 7/20/2026 Julie Roche Council Member District 6 7/13/2026 7/28/2026 7/29/2026 Mark Salinas Mayor 7/13/2026 7/27/2026 7/27/2026 Tom Wong Mayor 7/14/2026 7/30/2026 7/31/2026 Brian M Schott Council Member District 1 8/6/2026 8/7/2026 8/7/2026, Updated: August 7, 2026, Enter your address in the District Locator Tool to see what district your live in. Council District Locator, Please Note: The candidates below are listed by seat and, within each seat, in the order they qualified for the ballot., Individuals who have qualified for office of the Mayor, , Mark Salinas: Mayor/College Instructor, Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit, Campaign Finance Forms, Candidate Statement:, Mayoral leadership requires being present, responsive, acting with the highest integrity and honesty, and communicating clear, consistent direction so priorities are achieved. In 2022, I promised to prioritize public safety, expand housing opportunities, address homelessness, and make Hayward an Education City. Today, crime is down and we are recruiting and retaining good police officers. …, Tom Wong: Businessman, Candidate did not accept the Voluntary Expenditure Limit, Campaign Finance Forms, Candidate Statement:, I'm Tom Wong, running for Mayor of Hayward with a Hayward First agenda because our city deserves a leader who puts residents ahead of politics as usual. Every family deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, and I'll ensure our police and fire departments have the resources to respond quickly and keep our streets secure. Homeownership is a right, not a privilege — I'll fight to create a direct…, Individuals who have qualified for office of Council Member, District 1, , George Syrop: Council Member, Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit, Campaign Finance Forms , Candidate Statement:, We deserve elected leaders who put people over profit, which is why my campaign has refused to take corporate money from day one. Born and raised in Hayward, and the only renter on City Council, delivering results for our city has been my top priority since being elected in 2022: Crime is down 30% since 2023 and homelessness is down 17% since 2019. Renter protections are stronger, and we’ve built…, Brian Schott, :, Small Business Owner, Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit, Campaign Finance Forms, Candidate Statement:, Since the time we moved to District 1 in 1969, I have been actively involved in Hayward, formerly serving on the Hayward Planning Commission, the St. Rose Hospital Foundation Board and actively involved at All Saints Catholic Church and the Chairperson of the Hayward Hills Neighborhood Task Force. In addition, I have served as the President of the Hayward Rotary Club, Hayward School’s Bond…, Individuals who have qualified for office of Council Member, District 6, , Julie Roche: Hayward City Councilmember, Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit, Campaign Finance Forms, Candidate Statement:, Thank you for electing me in 2022 to represent you on the Hayward City Council. As a mother, homeowner, attorney, and current Hayward City Councilmember, I am now running for reelection to continue serving our city from newly created Council District 6 in southeast Hayward where my roots run deep. My husband Robert and I have lived in Hayward for 22 years, including the Fairway Park neighborhood…
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Photo of the City of Hayward's City Council Chamber. An auditorium with wood panelling, a wooden dais, audience chairs, and a large screen at the front. The annual application period for consideration for appointment to serve on a City of Hayward commission closes July 31—with service on these City Council-appointed bodies now open to all residents. In November 2020, Hayward voters expanded the…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, July 12 - July 18, 2026 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 33, Homicide, 0, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,960, Assault—Great Bodily Injury, 15, Weekly Reports Taken:, 178, Burglary— Non Residential , 0, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0, Burglary—Residential , 0, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,306, Theft , 15 This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft From Auto , 7, Robbery , 2, Vehicle Theft , 13, Mental Health Calls , 18, Reports of Gunfire , 2 Significant Incidents ROBBERY: On 7/15/2026 at 12:14 AM officers responded to the 600 block of Harder Road after reports of shots fired inside a business. Officers arrived and determined no shots had been fired. Their investigation revealed that three subjects entered the business, smashed the cash register, and stole an unknown amount of cash before fleeing the area in a vehicle…
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Updated, : Aug. 1, 2026, In Spring 2026, the City Council approved a policy allowing small-scale entertainment activities using amplified sound indoors that are ancillary to the primary use on the site to be granted a Limited Entertainment Permit. Limited Entertainment Permit review considers land use, noise, and other factors for entertainment uses and ensures potential negative impacts on surrounding properties and…, Contact a City of Hayward Planner, : Contact a planner by emailing, planning.division@hayward-ca.gov, or calling (510) 583-4216 to determine if your proposed entertainment activity is eligible, required entitlements, and submittal materials. , Register for an e-Permit Portal account, : You must be a registered user of the, Hayward e-Permit Portal, before you can submit your application. Learn more about how to register on our, e-Permit Portal help page, ., Apply for your Plan Type, : Using the e-Permit Portal, apply for your Limited Entertainment Permit by completing the application and attaching the required submittal materials listed below. Learn more about how to apply for a Plan on our , e-Permit Portal help page, . Required Submittal Materials: The submittal items below are required for Limited Entertainment Permits. Please note additional submittal items may be required depending on the project scope., Owner Authorization Form: , Only required if the applicant is not the property owner. (See Owner Authorization Form in Handouts). , Business and Operation Plan: , A letter which describes the business where the entertainment activity is to take place and includes a description of the proposed entertainment activity and specified term of activity (permit can cover one recurring event for up to a year). Please clearly state hours of operation, number of employees, and provide the number of attendees at any one time and/or any other pertinent information…, Architectural Plans: , Site plans, floor plans, elevations, and project data. (See Development Permit Checklist in Handouts for specifics) Project Review: Applicants will be notified by email or can login to the e-Permit Portal for updates on their application. Limited Entertainment Permits typically take one month to process. Estimated processing times do not include the time needed by the applicant to revise and…
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