Hayward City Council Turns Against ACUs
Despite earlier support, City Council pushes off ACU ordinance for up to a year. Blaming street vendors, Council worried about enforcement despite Staff assurances.
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Union Concessions Balance City Budget
Concessions from Unions let the city balance the budget without big layoffs. And HUSD's VAPA program may have taken cuts, but the Performing Arts Center may be a pathway to new funding.
City Addresses Fatalities With Traffic Plan
City Manager comments on bribery allegations against HPD Officer Yarbrough. Staff proposes traffic safety changes and increased traffic enforcement.
DHIA And Council Against Absentee Landlords
The DHIA talks development and vacant properties in Downtown with Council. Plus the CIP gets a new dashboard that can help the public track projects better.
Layoffs Or Concessions Still Needed To Balance City Budget
Despite extensive cost-saving and revenue-generating plans, the city still needs labor unions to come to the table to balance the budget. Also, AI tools coming to local government.
Austerity May Be New Normal For Hayward
Councilmember Bonilla pushes ranking core services for future cuts. City explains what went wrong with budget. Business License tax to get update for first time since 1978.
Pedestrian Deaths Force Changes
Three pedestrian deaths in 10 days causes advocates to push for immediate changes. Plus, repaving plans don't line up with larger street safety plan, and lower staffing is "new normal" according to City Manager.