The Hayward People's Budget
We are excited to execute Hayward's first participatory budgeting process. During this process, community members will submit and vote on proposals to increase community connections in their neighborhoods.
The process will run from September 2021 - December 2023. We have divided Hayward into six sectors for this process (scroll down to see the map). Each sector will have a budget of $50,000-$70,000, depending on the population and income level of the sector. There are no restrictions on the type of proposals, as long as the project connects neighbors and builds community. The proposals with the top votes get funded!
Voting: May 1 - May 20
Any Hayward resident age 10 and older can vote. Voting will occur from May 1-20 in parks, at schools, and online. If you haven't already, sign up for the City's newsletter. We will keep you posted about how to vote and other upcoming opportunities. Click the button below to vote! Find out what sector you're in below.
Find Your Sector
The sectors below match census tract boundaries. We understand there are multiple neighborhoods in each sector. It will be up to community participants and voters to decide how best to allocate the funding to build community in the neighborhoods throughout their sector. The budgeted amounts are based on each sector's population and mean per capita income.
Look up the sector for your address
Contact your neighborhood delegates
Delegates are responsible for collecting ideas from their neighbors, gauging which concepts are the most feasible, creating proposals, and helping get out the vote. We look forward to working with you! You can also email community@hayward-ca.gov.
- Sector 1 Delegates Contact Form
- Sector 2 Delegates Contact Form
- Sector 3 Delegates Contact Form
- Sector 4 Delegates Contact Form
- Sector 5 Delegates Contact Form
- Sector 6 Delegates Contact Form
Project Timeline
TIMELINE | PROJECT ACTIVITY |
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September - October, 2021 | Neighborhood Meetings and Delegate Recruitment: Join us at a City Hall to You meeting in your neighborhood to learn about things happening in Hayward and hear about the participatory budgeting process. |
November, 2021 | Delegate Kickoff: During November we will host orientations and trainings to help your delegates conduct community outreach and draft proposals. |
November 2021 - March, 2022 | Brainstorming and Creation of Proposals: Suggest ideas for your neighborhood. Neighborhood delegates will conduct outreach to collect ideas for projects and gauge the interest level for each concept. They will then work with City staff to create project proposals that reflect community input and are able to be implemented in the timeframe. |
March 31, 2022 | Proposals Due - Contact your delegates above if you have ideas for a proposal |
April 11, 2022 | Voting Guide Released |
May 1-20, 2022 | Community Voting: Residents age 10 and up will be able to vote in person at sites around Hayward or online. No registration or identification is needed. Voters will be required to sign an affidavit to confirm age and residency. |
2022 and 2023 | Project Implementation: The projects with the most votes will happen throughout 2022 and 2023. Each project will have a volunteer project lead or a team of leads. If you are interested in being a project leader, let one of your neighborhood delegates know (the list of delegates will be available in November). |
Project Manager
Mary Thomas, Management Analyst, Office of the City Manager | Mary.Thomas@hayward-ca.gov | (510) 583-4227
Voting Guides
We will be adding more details about each of the proposals and how to vote in the coming weeks. In each sector, the top two voted projects will receive funding, and the next voted projects will receive any remaining funds.
Community Mural Under 92 OverpassThis community mural is proposed for under the 92 overpass. This mural will serve as a medium of expression to bring together community members. Residents can contribute to the mural to celebrate their history and heritage, while beautifying the 92 Freeway's underpass. Community murals encourage a sense of excitement among residents that promotes further economic investment and developments in the surrounding area. This activity will tap into community talent while expanding the cultural offerings of the sector to create an environment where visitors and residents are proud to visit and live. Note: This project would require approval from CalTrans. Alternative locations will be considered if we cannot obtain approval.
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Hayward-Arandas MuralThis community mural will honor Hayward’s cultural connection to the City of Arandas in Mexico. It will mesh agave plants and incorporate other cultural landmarks that are regionally significant. This mural would be located on Tennyson Road. Community murals serve as a medium of expression to bring together community members. Murals allow residents to appreciate their surroundings and provoke dialogue by bringing together parties that would not collaborate under normal circumstances. This activity would tap into community talent, while expanding the cultural offerings of the sector to create an environment where visitors and residents are proud to visit and live.
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StackFestStackFest will be a monthly festival that will promote live music from local artists, cuisine from local restaurants, and a shifting central theme that emphasizes social justice and/or cultural celebration. The event will be organized by local youth and the theme will allow the organizers to practice outreach & mobilizing by connecting with community resources, artists, and vendors related to the theme. The event will incorporate speakers and community-based organizations that may provide resources or activities related to event themes. This event would serve as a space for community building, celebration, and local economic development. The relationships cultivated between vendors, artists, and residents promote a sense of belonging, which is critical for residents to feel anchored within their communities.
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Water Bottle Filling StationThe installation of a public water-bottle filling station in the community. Most water-refill stations use high-performance filters that remove common contaminants such as chlorine and lead. Elkay, one of the leading water bottle filling station manufacturers, offers filtered water bottle filling stations that remove, on average, 99.3 percent of lead from drinking water. Providing free access to water also encourages healthy behavior and promotes environmental sustainability. In addition to lowering the loss of water and plastic, water bottle filling stations also can decrease air pollution. Over 50 billion barrels of oil go towards the production, transportation, and refrigeration of bottled water every year.
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Sculpture in the ParksThe goal with this project is to create a sculpture in a local park that will depict the diversity of the neighborhood. This art piece can be the gateway to a neighborhood. It can create or enhance gathering places marking important areas and giving a strong first impression. The existence of Public Art in a community is a reflection that the community cares and invests in its quality of life.
(The sculpture pictured is an example only.)
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Hazel Garden Community ConnectMovie Nights, Dog Park, Exercise or Hobby Classes? Yes, Yes, Yes! Host and attend free events right on Main Street in downtown. The Hazel Community Garden is open for you! Our design includes a dog park, large stage with sound, projector and event kit all powered by solar! The half acre property currently has a dozen large raised gardening beds and a mixed fruit orchard. Come make it your community space! For more information visit our blog! |
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ReachOne Community EnrichmentThis proposal is to conduct community youth enrichment events. The primary events would be a summer basketball tournament and a community concert. Other events may include a field trip and community mural. These activities will develop youth's personal growth by empowering them and endowing them with unique opportunities. This enrichment program will enable students to realize their potential in various settings beyond the classroom. Through these enrichment activities, youth will develop a sense of self-awareness and learn how to positively grow their interests and skills to have a more robust understanding of their potential.
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