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Topics getting the most attention in Hayward public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Sanctuary City Policy Statement

Hayward is reminding residents that local police don’t do immigration enforcement and city workers don’t track immigration status. It’s a reassurance for immigrant residents and anyone who cares how local cops interact with federal immigration authorities.

2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026

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Data center moratorium referral

Staff proposes requiring conditional use permits for data centers and limiting them to the general industrial district. Prologis and several commissioners say that's too restrictive and could cost Hayward major investment; staff cites diesel generators and environmental impacts.

9 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026