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Hayward City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

George Syrop

Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)

5 candidates · 3 seats14 sourced positions

George Syrop, the incumbent, is running for Hayward City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brian Schott.

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Today

Elected to the City Council in 2022. Previously a Hayward Community Services Commissioner; holds a political science degree and a city and regional planning certificate from UC Berkeley.

Occupation (from candidate statement)
Council Member
Endorsed by
Says he is endorsed by over 60 organizations, local leaders and elected officials, and that his campaign takes no corporate money. City of Hayward
Campaign website
www.georgesyrop.com

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Where George Syrop stands: positions on the record

Police technology4 sourced positions
Data centers3 sourced positions

  • Voted yes, and made the motion, on directing staff to return in late October with findings to start a data center moratorium (passed 7-0, Sept. 2026).

    Council voteHayward City Council action minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026

  • Campaign site calls for a moratorium on future data centers and more monitoring of existing ones.

    “Enact a moratorium on future data centers in Hayward and improve monitoring and enforcement for pre-existing ones.”

    Own statementGeorge Syrop campaign site

  • Said during the council's data center discussion that a ban should stay under consideration, as reported by the Hayward Herald.

    “I still think the idea of a ban should remain on the table”

    Own statementHayward Herald · Sep 18, 2026

Budget / Measure CC1 sourced position
Renters1 sourced position

  • Campaign site calls for strengthening rent stabilization and creating a rental registry.

    “Strengthen Hayward’s rent stabilization to reduce gentrification and keep working families housed.”

    Own statementGeorge Syrop campaign site

Downtown Loop1 sourced position

  • Campaign site calls for securing funding to rebuild the Loop.

    “Secure funding to re-construct the Loop, reducing traffic and attracting more businesses.”

    Own statementGeorge Syrop campaign site

Traffic safety1 sourced position

  • Campaign site calls for speed cameras.

    “Install speed-limiting cameras to enforce speed limits and make our roads safer for residents.”

    Own statementGeorge Syrop campaign site

Campaign finance1 sourced position
Housing1 sourced position
Past elections1 sourced position

What George Syrop said vs. how George Syrop voted

Police technology

In their words

  • Said the Axon contract does not address his concerns about expanding surveillance infrastructure, as reported by the Hayward Herald.

    Aug 26, 2026 ·Hayward Herald · Aug 26, 2026

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