May 22, 2017
MAYOR BARBARA HALLIDAY
City of Hayward Update
What new projects and policies are coming down the pike in Hayward? How does the city government work with partners in the private sector to build a stronger community? Who will the next generation of Hayward leaders be? Where can we join the conversation?
Congressman Eric Swalwell meets with constituents in Hayward, California at the "Espresso Yourself" event, hosted by Eko Coffee and Tea House.
We're honored to have our friend, Mayor Barbara Halliday deliver her popular keynote address, "State of the City Update," at Hayward Rotary Club, Monday at 12:00 noon. Please join us for this special luncheon event.

Mayor Barbara Halliday
"State of the City Update"
Monday, May 22 at 12:00 noon

Masonic Lodge, 1074 B Street, Hayward
Guests are welcome. Lunch is $20 at the door

 
Barbara Halliday is the Mayor of Hayward. She was elected Mayor in 2014. She previously served on the Hayward City Council for ten years. Prior to serving in elected office, she served Hayward for many years in multiple roles including as former Planning Commission chair, community organizer, and on numerous citizen commissions and task forces. Mayor Halliday will deliver her annual State of the City presentation to Hayward Rotary Club on May 22.
Barbara Halliday has a B.A. in American studies from Mary Washington College, then associated with the University of Virginia. She pursued graduate work in journalism and urban studies at the University of Maryland. She had a successful career in the private sector first as a journalist, and later in the insurance industry. She retired from the industry in 2008 and turned her attention to serving the Hayward community full-time. 
 
As a council member, she helped the city reduce crime and speeding, eradicate blight and improve streets and sidewalks and helped boost students' test scores by expanding city-run homework tutoring centers. As Mayor, she has presided over major project approvals including the Lincoln Landing and Maple and Main mixed-use developments, as well as the grand opening of the Alta Mira affordable housing development. She brings energy, ideas, and a problem-solving spirit to Hayward, with a focus on advancing policies that support equality, opportunity, and safety for all members of the Hayward community.
 
Barbara is a Hayward Rotary Club member since 2015.
 
Please join us in welcoming keynote speaker Mayor Barbara Halliday to the Hayward Rotary Club podium on Monday, May 22 at 12:00. Guests are welcome.