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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hayward public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Invasive mosquito detected in Hayward
The mosquito abatement district found the invasive Aedes aegypti — an ankle-biting, disease-carrying species — downtown and near Hesperian. Residents are asked to dump standing water weekly and report dead birds; the service is already paid for through property taxes.
Code Enforcement Liens and Assessments
The council confirmed liens and sent past-due code enforcement penalties to the county for collection. Several property owners objected, including an attorney who said a $14.5 million penalty against his client — nearly four times the property's value — was unconstitutional, and a resident who cited medical hardship.
Nighttime Safety Enhancement Plan
The $1.93 million federal grant for Regis Village came with a discussion about the facility's strain on police and fire services in District 1. A fire engine there was shut down to save overtime, and council wants state and county help to restore it.