Councilmember· 2022-2026
Julie Roche
Hayward
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:58:30
- Avg per meeting
- 6:58
- Segments
- 1964
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Top issues during term (9)(Business Jobs)
Business Friendly Hayward regulatory overhaul
A downtown developer's rehab grew from $1 million to $1.3 million partly due to per-unit water meter costs.
Workforce diversity and recruitment outreach
Recruitment outreach has been scaled back due to budget cuts; job fair fees can run about $1,000 per event.
Downtown Parking Enforcement
Renters and downtown workers could face fines or need to pay for permits once enforcement begins.
Downtown business closures and economic change
DHIA operates on an $806,000 annual budget; potential paid parking could fund downtown security and improvements.
Unpermitted street vending and impacts on small businesses
Owners report layoffs, cut hours, and lost revenue; the city is spending code enforcement and police resources on repeat enforcement.
Alcohol spacing rules and Puesto Market
Helen Putnam Award for Learn to Earn and Hire Hayward
Business-Friendly Hayward zoning overhaul
Could speed revenue-generating businesses through permitting; 15 priority projects are being tracked.
Cannabis dispensary approval concerns and cannabis tax revenue shortfall
Cannabis tax revenue is running at about 65% of the budgeted amount.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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