Pride Month And Planning For HUSD
In Which: Hayward announces a Russell City Redress Fund with the County, HUSD's LGBTQ+ Comms Plan on shaky ground after cuts, And The SIR reveals issues with how things are done
City Hall
Protecting Backyard Trees Still Rankles Some
In Which: Staff explains where native trees usually are, A Commissioner pushes too far on how fees are spent, and Commissioner pushes for personal responsibility on trees.
Big Spending And Military Equipment
In Which: Former CM gets a big severance package, Stack Center continues on, and Military equipment policy gets waived through.
Big Budgets and Public Art
In Which: I return, Council talks public art fees, Our tasty water will cost a little more, And the City's budget gets approved despite the deficit.
Council Eyeing Changes To WFH
In Which: The Mayor is out of town so Councilmember Roche takes point, A drive-thru is now allowed on airport land, and Council takes aim at work from home even after employee outcry
Residents Reject Safety Improvements
In Which: Acting CM leans into his role, Mayor Salinas puts his thumb on the scale, And Wildfire risk management falls to the individual homeowner.
City Administration In Historic Disarray
In Which: We give an update on the state of the City's administration, Commissioner Stevens offers to give back free money, and One more Starbucks is too many for some on Commission