It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Hayward on the City Council for the last 12 years.
I have worked hard to make city services more responsive to your needs.
I have put public safety first. I have worked with our police department to increase our ability to fight crime and provide community policing. I have fought to improve emergency services.
I have taken tough positions, like demanding that the audit of our police department be made public, because I believe that taxpayers have the right to know how their tax dollars are being spent.
I have advocated for environmentally appropriate community-based economic development to generate tax revenues and improve the quality of life in Hayward. I have led the clean up efforts in our neighborhoods.
Hayward, like all other cities, will face difficult fiscal choices as we cope with the effects of our weakening state and national economy.
You have my pledge to continue to put the interests of all Hayward residents first. I will work hard to honor the trust you have placed in me by serving with honesty, integrity and openness.
Thank you for allowing me the privilege of serving you.
Olden Henson