Hayward City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Brian Schott
Candidate for City Council District 1
Brian Schott is running for Hayward City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against George Syrop.
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TodayOwns a Hayward printing and direct mail business. Formerly served on the Hayward Planning Commission and as interim president/CEO of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, and chaired the Hayward Hills Neighborhood Task Force.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Campaign website
- schott4hayward.org
Where Brian Schott stands: positions on the record
Police technology1 sourced position
Spoke in favor of the Axon police technology contract during public comment at the Aug. 18, 2026 council meeting, as reported by the Hayward Herald.
“The technology, to me, is what we need in this city.”
Forum answerHayward Herald · Aug 26, 2026
Downtown Loop1 sourced position
Campaign site lists redesigning the Loop as a priority.
“Redesign the "Loop" and improve the access for Hayward residents and visitors coming into our District”
Own statementBrian Schott campaign site
Budget2 sourced positions
Candidate statement says core essential services should be City Hall's top priority.
“I will ensure that providing core essential services be City Hall’s top priority.”
Own statementCity of Hayward
Campaign site lists overseeing and balancing the city budget as a priority.
“Ensure that the City's Budget is overseen and balanced”
Own statementBrian Schott campaign site
Homelessness1 sourced position
Candidate statement lists monitoring and addressing homeless encampments among his priorities.
“Monitoring/addressing homeless encampments”
Own statementCity of Hayward
Also running for City Council District 1
- George Syrop (incumbent)
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