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Hayward City Council met on 2026-01-20. This summary uses official minutes text and focuses on substantive outcomes rather than routine meeting procedure. The most resident-relevant actions centered on adopt an ordinance amending sections 2-13.02, 2-13.04 and 2-13.06 of article 13, chapter 2 of the hayward municipal code relating to revised voluntary....
Public comment: PRESENTATION California League of Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence: Learn to Earn and Hire Hayward PUBLIC COMMENTS Brian Goodwin CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS City Manager Ott CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Council Member Roche, seconded by Council Member Andrews, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Key Decisions
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 2-13.02, 2-13.04 and 2-13.06 of Article 13, Chapter 2 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Revised Voluntary Campaign Expenditure and Contribution Limits Consent item approved, ORD 26-01 WORK SESSION 4.
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Topics Discussed
PRESENTATION California League of Cities Helen Putnam Award for Excellence: Learn to Earn and Hire Hayward PUBLIC COMMENTS Brian Goodwin CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS City Manager Ott CONSENT CALENDAR A motion was made by Council Member Roche, seconded by...
What Happens Next
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Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 2-13.02, 2-13.04 and 2-13.06 of Article 13, Chapter 2 of the Hayward Municipal Code Relating to Revised Voluntary Campaign Expenditure and Contribution Limits
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