Fully fund and staff the Hayward Fire Department so it can strengthen and expand expertise in protecting public health
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Keep the Community Advisory Committee to the Chief of Police
Calibrate police budget so police officers focus on crime and appropriate professionals focus on mental health, homelessness, and children
Fully fund and staff the Hayward Police Department, with recruitment focused on officers who mirror Hayward's diversity and are committed to community policing principles
Increase the number of Neighborhood Alert clubs
Continue to support the Junior Giants summer program for kids
Grow Hayward's Economy
Help local businesses and neighborhood retailers recover and grow
Streamline processes for businesses to get plans approved, to build, and to open their doors
Create seamless education-to-career pipelines for high school and college graduates
Set high standards for job quality and wages so families can thrive and grow
Make Hayward a food oasis, with healthful options in every neighborhood
Plan and Build Diverse Housing Options for Every Income Level
Make the Council Homelessness-Housing Task Force a permanent committee
Keep the Navigation Center open and serving individuals transitioning to sustainable housing
Establish public lands policy, affordable housing trusts, and prioritize programs for affordable rental housing and first-time homebuyers
Maintain the residential rent stabilization and tenant protection ordinance, and update as needed
Combat Climate Change
Reduce the City of Hayward's dependency on fossil fuels
Keep Hayward in the East Bay Community Energy program and aim for 100% carbon free electricity across the city
Increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations
Develop equitable, transit-oriented neighborhoods that do not displace existing residents
Build a Budget for Recovery and Growth
Focus spending on core services that maintain clean and safe neighborhoods until the economy rebounds
Raise city revenues and invest those tax dollars in jobs that are good for Hayward’s economy and families
Keep the City Council's promise to spend Measure C and Measure T funds on services approved by voters
Restore and increase financial reserves to withstand future economic struggles
Seek a community-wide process, inclusive discussion, and community consensus to determine budget for public safety
Invest in Programs that Serve Youth
Build out the California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) Hayward Promise Neighborhood (HPN) educational data system to: prioritize student equity, improve student support and services; and to quickly connect families to help when needed.
Invest in education programs that focus on children 0-10 years old
Connect families with high-quality child care resources and opportunities
Strengthen high school and college education-to-career pipelines
Fully fund the Hayward Public Library and enhance its community education programs for students
Expand nutrition education and partner with professional educators to teach healthier habits and connect kids to food
Set expectations for Hayward companies to hire local talent from our high schools and colleges
