Mayor· 2022-2026
Mark Salinas
Hayward
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 8:31:54
- Avg per meeting
- 25:36
- Segments
- 7864
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Top issues during term (20)(Taxes Budget)
Business license tax modernization
Estimates range from $13-21 million in new annual revenue (union estimate), though a prior assessment suggested less.
FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and $30M Structural Deficit
The city is still hunting for $2-4 million in extra savings, and 94% of revenue goes to pay and benefits.
$1.5 million settlement of Costa v. City of Hayward
$800,000 from the city's risk fund, already budgeted.
Russell City Redress Fund
The city is contributing to a $1.3 million fund alongside county and school district partners.
City Hall second-floor renovation during budget crunch
Up to $516,614.85, not from the general fund, per staff.
FY 2027 salary plan
Financial terms of the contract amendment were not detailed in the meeting record.
FY27-FY36 Capital Improvement Program
No new spending announced; the dashboard reuses existing strategic planning software.
FY 2026-27 Operating Budget and Structural Deficit
About $12 million in vacancy savings is budgeted; a full-day budget work session is set for Saturday, February 28.
Library budget cuts reducing hours and services
Up to $700,000 a year in authorized library funding; about $130,000 in ESL funding at risk next year.
Sales tax decline from BART car contract
The city's sales tax baseline drops by about $7.7 million as the BART contract revenue ends.
Rent stabilization program cost recovery
A $160,000 annual shortfall that, if unaddressed, could require a general fund loan.
Selling city-owned properties to rebuild reserves
Sale proceeds would go toward rebuilding general fund reserves; carrying costs on surplus properties are an ongoing drain.
Measure C fund management and future capital planning
Roughly $10 million a year of Measure C funds currently supporting the general fund, targeted to return to capital projects by 2031.
City employee layoffs and labor relations
Personnel savings of about $2.8 million came from layoffs, concessions, and separations.
CDBG Funding and the Future of the Community Services Commission
About $1.5 million in federal grant money redirected to one-time city projects while nonprofit agency funding stays paused.
Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees and Housing Trust Fund
Affordable housing in-lieu fees fund future affordable projects, but state funding scarcity limits the city's pipeline.
Master Fee Schedule update
Updated city fees for permits and services take effect July 1.
Short-term rental enforcement as revenue
Roughly $1 million a year in potentially recoverable revenue, with an upfront investment under $100,000.
Transient occupancy tax increase and hotel industry concerns
The TOT increase to 14% is expected to generate new revenue, though hoteliers warn it could reduce bookings.
Federal funding risks: ACA subsidies and homelessness grants
Brings $1.9 million in state grant funding into the city with no local cost.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Salinas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.