Hayward Candidate’s Corner comes to a close

May 30, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion

This week, The Pioneer announces the close of the Candidate’s Corner…for now. We would like to thank all of the candidates running for the contested Hayward City Council seats and mayoral election for taking the time to go on the record and speak to our readers about what they hope to deliver to...

Peixoto runs for Hayward council re-election

Marvin Peixoto,
Hayward Councilmember
May 22, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion

On Land Use Policy Smart growth and transit-oriented development (TOD) is about more than building high-density housing next to a BART Station. This well-meant attempt to address our housing needs and encourage the use of mass transit often leaves the city with a multitude of unintended consequences. ...

Salinas makes his case for Mayor

Mark Salinas,
Hayward Councilmember
May 15, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion, Showcase

Today Hayward stands straight looking forward at the most exciting times in our city’s history. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics industries are shaping the world we live in today and they are no doubt shaping Hayward too. Hayward schools, colleges, and university are raising and...

Let’s make Hayward a smarter city

Rocky Fernandez,
Hayward City Council Candidate
May 8, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion, Showcase

As a born and raised product of Hayward, I’m running for Hayward City Council to make sure our city is meeting our potential and rising to answer the challenges of the 21st century. I’ve long valued public service, first as an Eagle Scout, and later while working on political campaigns and public...

Halliday runs for Hayward mayoral seat

Barbara Halliday,
Hayward Councilmember
May 1, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion, Showcase

Since moving to Hayward with my husband Rick in 1986, I have served the community in many ways, including as a member of City Council for the past 10 years. In the early 1990s, I helped lead a neighborhood protest against Caltrans’ original plans for the reconstruction of the 880/92 interchange,...

Sara Lamnin runs for Hayward council seat

Sara Lamnin,
Hayward City Council Candidate
April 24, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion

Hayward is my city. I chose Hayward more than 20 years ago for my home, the place where I work and the place where I play. I love this city and want to see it move forward, which is why I’m running for City Council. Many of you may have come to feel the same way that I do. You came to Hayward to...

Rodney Loche runs for city council seat

Rodney Loche,
Hayward City Council Candidate
April 17, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion

I appreciate the opportunity to share some thoughts and ideas regarding the future of Hayward with CSUEB students and readers of The Pioneer Newspaper. This publication is a fitting forum because I believe that it is the students who reside in or travel through our city on a daily basis that provide...

McKillop runs for Hayward City Council

Julie McKillop,
Hayward City Council Candidater
April 10, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion, Showcase

I’m a lifelong Hayward resident with useful experience and time to contribute to our city. I grew up, attended school, raised a family, built 3 successful businesses and launched a Cal State teaching career in Hayward. All of my endeavors share one common thread; to make Hayward the best city...

Gallegos runs for Hayward City Council – Hayward General Municipal Election for Mayor & City Council: June 3

Phillip Gallegos,
Hayward City Council Candidate
April 3, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion

Hayward is my hometown. It is where I was born and raised and where my wife and I have decided to live and raise our family. I want the best for Hayward because I want the best for my family and for every person that calls Hayward home. When I was a kid, I remember seeing the tall building up on the...

Zermeño makes his case for Hayward mayor

Francisco Zermeño,
Hayward Councilmember
March 13, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion

Hayward, my favorite and my adopted city, was born on March 11, 1876, as a suburb of the great San Francisco. It used to be Hayward’s, then Haywards, then finally just Hayward. It is now a full urban city, with urban problems, and the headaches that come with being an urban center. A mayor’s...

Zermeño y su camapaña para ser alcelde

Francisco Zermeño - Miembro del consejo de Hayward,
Traducción por Beatriz Orozco
March 13, 2014
Filed under Candidate's Corner, Opinion, Spanish

Hayward, mi lugar favorito y mi ciudad de adopción, nació el 11 de marzo de 1876, como un suburbio del gran San Francisco. Lo que solía ser de Hayward’s, después Haywards, y finalmente simplemente Hayward. Ahora es una ciudad completamente urbana, con problemas urbanos y los dolores de cabeza...