Council Budget & Finance Committee Meeting: July 16, 2025 - Canceled
The Council Budget and Finance Committee reviews and considers items related to investment policy, budget updates, and revenue measures. Matters of this nature have a direct impact on the community and warrant additional consideration before they are presented to the full City Council.
Annual Report - #HaywardForward
Dear Hayward Residents,
Each fall since 2018, we have produced this Annual Report mailer to highlight the priorities and progress of your city government.
This year, we want to use the Annual Report to inform community members about a transition to a new form of electing Hayward City Council members.
Guidelines & Regulations for Petitions
Change the City Charter:
Read the Charter Amendment Guidelines for more details.
Initiative Petitions:
Read the Initiative Ordinance Petition Guidelines for more details.
Organizational chart & visiting City Hall
Welcome to our City Hall! Navigating City Hall can be a breeze when you understand its organizational chart. This webpage is your guide to finding the right office or department during your visit. Our organizational chart outlines the different departments and their locations, making it easier for you to locate the right place to address your needs efficiently. Whether it's paying utility bills, getting permits, or seeking information, we're here to help you find your way around City Hall.
Hayward Police Department Community Advisory Panel (dissolved)
For more information about the meeting and to view relevent staff reports and presentations, visit our Meetings & Agendas Center.
Hayward Redevelopment Successor Agency (dissolved)
Governance
Beginning on July 1, 2018, the local Hayward Successor Agency Oversight Board was replaced by a larger county-wide Alameda County Oversight Board.
You can find all Oversight Board meeting agendas here:
Russell City Reparative Justice Project
In 1964, Russell City was annexed into the City of Hayward as part of a redevelopment plan initiated by the County of Alameda and that entailed the relocation of Russell City residents and businesses and the acquisition and rezoning of property for commercial and industrial development.
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