FY 2026-27 Budget

With Hayward Concerned Citizens, urged the council not to treat the remaining Measure C balance as 'gravy' and to repay it and dedicate it toward the long-delayed public safety building.

With Hayward Concerned Citizens, criticized consultant spending, priorities like the Loop and City Hall renovations, cuts to library staff, use of Measure C funds, and the Russell City restitution burden on taxpayers.

SEIU 1021 union rep supporting the business license tax modernization and urging a model that fosters economic activity and funds city services.

AFSCME 1021 rep says the city's tax model leaves a possible $7 million gap uncollected and urges capturing more revenue before the November ballot.

Compared Hayward's compensation budget to Fremont's, noting Fremont has a much larger tax base, and warned about overtime and keeping Hayward financially solvent.