Hayward Collects Its Debts
In Which: Old Highland history is explained; The City prepares to collect on unpaid bills; and Lobbying definitely pays off for the City.
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Beautiful Data Center Wows Council
In Which: Small Business Development Center shouts out easy money for businesses, Data Center buys Community Benefits for height, and El Pollo Loco makes me feel old.
Councilmember Makes Budget Ultimatum
In Which: A long-serving Fire Chief retires, Financialized housing plan is further explained, and Council is split between panic and calm on the budget.
A Push For More Downtown Cops
In Which: I highlight Eric Swalwell's moral bankruptcy, We finally finish the budget meeting, and Mayor Salinas worries about future district infighting.
Library Continues to Fight Mission Creep
In Which: A new Hayward Monument is revealed, Mayor and Zermeño stand alone against street vendors, and Hayward is bottom on Library spending.
Council Claps Back at Attorney
In Which: I discuss details of the recent count of unhoused people. The Chamber of Commerce openly asks for power. And Councilmember Roche leads the charge against an attorney.
HPD Still Covers Children's Mental Healthcare
In Which: I question how Mental Health gets funded in Schools. Trade Unions barter away their right to strike on City Projects. And an Urbanist White Whale appears again.