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Hayward frames homelessness and housing production as top priorities; St. Rose hospital transition highlighted

Mayor Mark Selenas · March 13, 2026
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Mayor Mark Selenas described Hayward's 'pro-housing' designation, listed near-term housing projects (100-unit Hayward Senior Commons, 174-unit L Vista Residential, 10 Habitat homes), detailed the navigation center's results (124 served in 2025; 74 exits with 83% to positive housing destinations), and reported St. Rose Hospital's transition to Alameda Health System and a La Familia partnership for crisis stabilization services.

Mayor Mark Selenas said housing production, renter protections and homelessness response are central to Hayward's work.

Selenas said the California Department of Housing and Community Development designated Hayward a "pro-housing jurisdiction," meaning the city is producing housing across income levels while preserving renter protections. He cited projects coming online or near completion: Hayward Senior Commons (100 senior units, fully leased though still under construction),…

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