Public Health and Protecting Neighborhoods
- Fully fund and staff the Hayward Fire Department so it can strengthen and expand expertise in protecting public health
- Continue to test
- 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
- Ensure developers build on-site affordable housing options
- 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