Special Announcement:

City of Hayward Transition to District-Based Elections Information

We're initiating a process to move from at-large to a district-based system of elections for City Council starting in 2026.

This change in the election process will benefit from feedback from residents who know the community best, and the City is launching an outreach process to engage residents in the district formation process. 

To facilitate the sharing of information and gathering of input and feedback on the drawing of district-election maps, the City has established a website accessible by clicking the button below. Community members can also ask questions and provide input and feedback by calling (510) 583-4444 or by sending an email to districting@hayward-ca.gov

City Attorney's Office

777 B Street, 4th Floor
Hayward, CA 94541

510.583.4450

Office Hours

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

City Attorney's Office

The role of the Office of the City Attorney is not to provide representation to individual community members, but rather, the City Attorney represents the City of Hayward as an entity, primarily providing legal representation to the Mayor, City Council, and the numerous departments that comprise the City of Hayward's government.

Our Mission

  • To provide the highest level of legal representation when advising our clients on transactional matters.
  • To effectively and vigorously advocate for the City's interests in state and federal courts and otherwise.
  • To support and advance the City's objective of bettering the lives of all persons and businesses residing within the City.
  • To hold accountable all City employees for their professional performance and their stewardship of public resources.

Questions

Answers to most common questions can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page. If our site does not address your question, feel free to either come into our office during business hours or give us a call. We'd be happy to assist you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS