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.
City Hall
HUSD Updates Faulty Charts
In Which: A reader points out a big mess-up, I speculate about an elevator lawsuit, And we discuss money--lots and lots of money.
2 Draft HUSD District Maps Appear!
In Which: We get a first look at the draft district maps for HUSD, Older white folks dominate public comment for City districts, And City Council remains mixed on the districting process.
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.
We Measure C What You're Doing There
In Which: Homekey paperwork is fumbled, I critique data gathering, and The Mayor lands on an optimistic message.
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.