The Hayward Plan

Priority Issues

I’m running for Mayor because I believe Hayward’s best days shouldn’t be in the rearview mirror.

Seniors Stay. Taxes Go.

Too many longtime Hayward seniors are being priced out of the homes and neighborhoods they’ve spent a lifetime in. They raised families here, worked here, and built the community we all benefit from today — but fixed incomes haven’t kept pace with rising property taxes, utility costs, and the overall cost of living. No senior should have to choose between staying in their home and keeping up with bills they didn’t see coming. These are the people who built this city’s foundation. They deserve the security of knowing they can stay in it.

Making Hayward's Streets Safer

Every neighborhood in Hayward deserves to feel safe, with a police force that has the officers and resources to respond and investigate effectively. Safety shouldn’t depend on your zip code — whether you live downtown or in the hills, you deserve to know that help will arrive quickly when you need it. Right now, our officers are stretched thin, and that means longer response times, fewer resources for follow-up investigations, and neighborhoods left feeling like they’re on their own. Public safety is the foundation everything else is built on: strong schools, thriving businesses, and stable neighborhoods all depend on residents feeling secure in their own homes. Hayward families deserve a police force that’s fully staffed, fully equipped, and fully committed to keeping every part of this city safe.

Capping Utility Costs for Hayward

Rising utility bills are squeezing Hayward families every month, and relief shouldn’t be optional. Between water, electricity, and gas, the cost of simply keeping the lights on has climbed faster than paychecks for far too many households. For families already stretching every dollar, a spike in a monthly bill can mean skipping something else that matters — groceries, medication, or saving for the future. Hayward residents work hard and pay their share; they shouldn’t also have to absorb costs that are rising faster than their income. Affordable utilities aren’t a luxury — they’re a basic expectation of a city that looks out for its people. Relief shouldn’t be something families have to hope for. It should be something they can count on.

Fixing Neglected Infrastructure

Potholed roads and run-down parks are a sign of a city not investing in itself — and residents notice. Every cracked sidewalk, every pothole that damages a car, every park that’s fallen into disrepair sends the same message: that Hayward has stopped prioritizing the everyday spaces its residents rely on. These aren’t just cosmetic issues — they affect safety, property values, and how proud people feel about the community they call home. Families should be able to walk to a park without worrying about broken equipment, and drivers shouldn’t have to dodge potholes on their way to work every morning. Investing in our streets and parks is investing in Hayward itself — in the quality of life every resident deserves, and in a city that takes visible, consistent pride in its own neighborhoods.

A Local Economy That Works for Locals

Goals

Hayward deserves leadership that settles for nothing less than the best in public safety, in local jobs, in the streets we drive on and the parks our kids play in.

More Patrols.
Faster Response.

Grow the police force so every neighborhood has a visible, responsive presence. A safer Hayward starts with officers who are actually present in the neighborhoods they serve — not stretched across the whole city and stuck responding call to call. By growing the force, we can put more officers on regular patrol, build real relationships with the communities they protect, and cut down on response times when residents need help most. Visibility matters: when people see officers walking their neighborhood, checking in on local businesses, and knowing the area, it builds trust and deters crime before it happens. Every Hayward neighborhood — not just some — deserves that same level of presence and protection.

Expanding Investigations, Expanding Justice

Expand investigative capacity so cases get real follow-through, not just a response. Responding to a crime is only the first step — solving it is what actually delivers justice and keeps our neighborhoods safe. Right now, overworked detectives are stretched across too many open cases, which means slower investigations, fewer resources devoted to each one, and victims left waiting for answers. By expanding our detective units, we can make sure every case gets the time, attention, and follow-through it deserves — not just an initial report that sits in a queue. Hayward residents deserve to know that when something happens to them or their family, the city won’t just show up — it will follow through until the case is closed.

Hayward Dollars for Hayward Businesses

Champion local-preference purchasing and contracting policies. When the city awards contracts and makes purchasing decisions, that money should work for Hayward first — supporting local businesses, creating local jobs, and keeping our tax dollars circulating right here at home. Too often, big contracts go to outside companies with no real connection to this community, while Hayward businesses that pay local taxes and employ local workers get passed over. By prioritizing local-preference policies, we make sure city spending directly strengthens the businesses and workers who make up this community — not companies that have no stake in Hayward’s future. Every contract is an opportunity to invest in our own backyard, and it’s time our purchasing policies reflected that.

Hayward Jobs for Hayward Residents

Push hiring incentives and workforce programs that put Hayward residents to work first. For too long, jobs created by city projects and city-funded development haven’t always translated into opportunities for the people who actually live here. That has to change. By offering hiring incentives to employers who prioritize local talent, and by investing in workforce training programs tailored to Hayward’s job market, we can make sure growth in this city actually benefits the families who call it home. Every new development, every new business, and every city-backed project should come with a simple expectation: hire Hayward first. Our residents have the work ethic and the talent — they just need a city that fights to make sure they get the opportunity.

Jobs for Chatbot College Graduates

Build pipelines connecting local tech and AI talent with employers right here in Hayward. Hayward is home to a growing pool of talented graduates from local tech and AI programs — but too many are forced to leave the city to find work that matches their skills. That’s a loss for them and a loss for Hayward. By building real partnerships between local employers, tech programs, and the city, we can create direct pipelines that connect that homegrown talent with opportunities close to home. Investing in these connections keeps skilled workers in our community, strengthens our local economy, and positions Hayward as a place where the next generation of tech talent can build their careers without having to leave. Our graduates shouldn’t have to choose between staying in Hayward and building the future they’ve trained for.

Keeping Utilities Affordable for Hayward

Advocate for rate caps and oversight to keep essential services affordable. Water, electricity, and gas aren’t luxuries — they’re essentials every Hayward household depends on, and families shouldn’t be at the mercy of unchecked rate increases they have no say in. By pushing for rate caps and stronger oversight of utility providers, we can put real limits on how much bills can climb and make sure decisions about pricing are made with transparency and accountability. Residents deserve to know that basic services will stay within reach, no matter what’s happening with providers’ bottom lines. Keeping essential services affordable isn’t just good policy — it’s a basic promise a city should make to the people who live there.

Streets and Parks Hayward Can Be Proud Of

Prioritize infrastructure funding to repair roads and revitalize public spaces. Our streets and parks are where daily life happens — the roads we commute on, the sidewalks our kids walk to school on, the parks where families gather on the weekend. When funding for these basics gets pushed aside year after year, it shows up in cracked pavement, broken equipment, and public spaces that no longer reflect the pride Hayward residents have in their city. By making infrastructure funding a real priority — not an afterthought — we can repair the roads that need it most and bring our parks back to the standard our community deserves. A city that invests in its shared spaces is a city that invests in the everyday quality of life of everyone who lives there.

Fueling Hayward's Next Small Businesses

Launch a zero-interest loan program giving local entrepreneurs the capital they need to start and grow — without predatory debt holding them back. Starting a business is hard enough without high-interest loans eating into a founder’s first few years of profit before they’ve even gotten off the ground. Too many promising Hayward entrepreneurs never get the chance to build something because the only capital available comes with terms that favor the lender, not the small business owner. By offering zero-interest loans through the city, we can give local startups the breathing room they need to hire, grow, and reinvest in their business — instead of spending their early years just trying to keep up with debt payments. Hayward’s next generation of businesses shouldn’t be held back before they’ve even had a chance to start. This program gives them a real shot.

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