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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hayward public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Heat pump water heater program expansion
The city expanded its heat pump water heater direct installation program from select neighborhoods to the whole city, with installation cost help available by phone or text.
Unarmed security services contract increase
The council quietly added $356,000 to the First Shield security contract covering city locations and the Hayward Executive Airport, bringing the total to about $5.18 million.
Juneteenth Recognition and Community Celebration
The mayor proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth, with the sixth annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration set for June 20 at Mount Eden High School, organized with Treasures Unleashed, HARD, Delta Sigma Theta, the NAACP, and the Wiggins Foundation.
Ava Community Energy Impact Report
Hayward's default electricity provider reported $8.6 million in local customer savings, 55,000 local accounts, and programs including e-bike rebates and home battery incentives. The CEO also discussed how the agency is approaching data center power demands without shifting costs to residents.