Hayward Races

Results are a combination of data provided by the Associated Press (AP) and county election offices. The AP calls winners by analyzing vote tallies and other election data. Check marks are used to denote a winner only when the AP calls a race.

City Council

Top four candidates win seat.

Angela Andrews(incumbent)19.1%
25,372 votes
Ray Bonilla Jr.(incumbent)16.9%
22,511 votes
Francisco Zermeño(incumbent)16.5%
21,951 votes
Daniel Goldstein(incumbent)15.1%
20,029 votes

Updated at 9:01 PM PT on Dec 3, 2024
Alameda County

What does a council member do?

City and town council members can propose new city ordinances and vote on a range of issues, including housing development, business ventures and contracts. They also help draft the city or town budget.

Candidate Statements

Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.

Angela Andrews

  • Hayward City Council Member/manager
  • Accomplishments: “As your council member, I initiated the Foothill Action Plan for departments, coordinated support for Downtown, [and the] Catalytic Converter Stamping Program to deter thefts.”
  • Mental Health: “I supported and advocated for: mental health support to enable our police to focus on serious crimes.”
  • Housing: “Initiatives to make housing more affordable, improve tenant protections, and reduce homelessness.”
  • www.AngelaForHayward.com

Tom Ferreira

  • Emergency medical technician
  • Experience: “I spent 22 years as a 911 ambulance EMT for Alameda County/Hayward. I have been an ED Tech at Summit Hospital Oakland and Kaiser Dublin for the past 10 years, as well as an essential worker during the pandemic.”
  • Priorities: “I’m running for Hayward City Council to advocate for public safety, including safer neighborhoods, streets, and businesses.”
  • Housing: “We need affordable housing for hard-working teachers, first responders, and Hayward families.”
  • www.workingforthepeople.org

Joe O. Ramos

  • Hayward Unified School District Board of Education Trustee
  • Experience: “He has been a trustee on the HUSD board, and the Eden Regional Occupation Program board, representing four school districts.”
  • Education: “Former middle school teacher, community college instructor. Ramos earned four master’s degrees, two in education.”
  • Nonprofits: “Gang Project Coordinator-SF Juvenile Probation Department. A volunteer in Alameda County jails, has worked with nonprofits.”

Francisco Zermeño

  • Hayward City Council Member/educator/businessman
  • Priorities: “I am running for reelection … to address public safety, affordable housing, homelessness, a vibrant economy, and our environment.”
  • Experience: “My commitment to Hayward has crossed decades from teaching at Chabot College for 46 years to serving our city in different roles including city council.”
  • Youth: “I am a proud champion of our youth believing that our investment in them today will help build our next generation of strong leaders.”
  • www.xn--zermeo-0wa.info

Ray Bonilla Jr.

  • Hayward City Council Member
  • Experience: “I’ve devoted myself to public service on the Hayward Youth Commission, Hayward Community Services Commission, Hayward Planning Commission, and presently on the Hayward City Council.”
  • Priorities: “My priorities are clear: enhance public safety, increase affordable housing, address homelessness, revitalize our economy, and expand community services.”
  • Collaboration: “I have a track record of consistently collaborating with stakeholders to effect real, meaningful changes.”
  • www.raybonillaforhayward.com

Daniel Goldstein

  • Hayward City Council Member/engineer
  • Schools: “As Hayward Education Foundation treasurer, I’ve helped approve $150,000+ in classroom grants over the past two years.”
  • Priorities: “I’ll continue to push for economic growth, new businesses, and safe, efficient travel to and from Hayward.”
  • Environment: “I’ll provide leadership for a greener future, with continued city of Hayward-led environmental and climate change initiatives.”
  • www.danforhayward.com

Tom Wong

  • Businessman
  • Homelessness: “Concerned about the growing homelessness crisis that demands urgent attention? So am I.”
  • Experience: “With 30 years in private security, five years in public safety, a criminal justice degree, and as the owner of a safety training facility and a private security company, I bring unparalleled expertise to the table.”
  • Public Safety: “My approach combines tough action on crime with compassion for those in need.”

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