Mayor, City of Hayward
Unofficial result: Won — Mark Salinas (Nonpartisan)
Source: alamedacountyca.gov
Hayward city, California
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Mark Salinas
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
Mayor of Hayward since 2022 and a college instructor. His top priorities are strengthening the city's financial position and further reducing crime.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 1 for, 3 against, Civil Rights 2 for, 1 against, Housing Affordability 3 for,
Tom Wong
LostNonpartisan
Hayward small-business owner, investigative journalist, and publisher with about 30 years in private security and a degree in administration of justice. His top priorities are stopping data-center expansion and giving police and fire the resources to respond quickly.
Source: alamedacountyca.gov