Hayward Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Tom Wong

Candidate for Mayor

5 candidates · 3 seats8 sourced positions

Tom Wong is running for mayor of Hayward in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mark Salinas.

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Today

Says he has about 30 years of experience in private security and five years in public safety, and runs a small business. Describes himself as an investigative journalist and publisher.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Businessman
Endorsed by: Lists an endorsement from the California Rifle & Pistol Association PAC. Tom Wong campaign site
Campaign website: tomforhaywardmayor2026.com

Where Tom Wong stands: positions on the record

Data centers2 sourced positions

Says his top priority is stopping further data-center expansion and that he would pursue lawful options to restrict or eliminate existing data centers.
“My top priority is stopping further data-center expansion in Hayward.”
Own statementTom Wong campaign site
Called during public comment at the council's data center discussion for the Stack data center to be closed, as reported by the Hayward Herald.
“We should make them move out and shut them down”
Forum answerHayward Herald · Sep 18, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

Asked by Bay Area News Group how he would address the budget deficit, said he needs more details from the budget.
“I need more details from the budget.”
Own statementEast Bay Times · Oct 1, 2026

Public safety2 sourced positions

Proposes a "Merchant Police" program in which local businesses would volunteer to pay police officers' salaries and benefits, as reported by Bay Area News Group.
Own statementEast Bay Times · Oct 1, 2026
Campaign site pledges more detectives and officers assigned to walk beats.
“Boost the number of detectives to actively pursue gang members, property crimes, sex offenses, theft, and robbery, among other issues.”
Own statementTom Wong campaign site

Taxes1 sourced position

Proposes reducing property taxes for senior homeowners starting at age 55, reaching zero by age 65.
“starting at age 55, your property taxes will gradually be reduced, becoming completely zero by age 65”
Own statementTom Wong campaign site

Housing1 sourced position

Says he would work to remove barriers to homeownership, such as down payment hurdles.
“if you can afford rent, you can afford a mortgage”
Own statementTom Wong campaign site

Jobs1 sourced position

Candidate statement calls for hiring policies that prioritize Hayward residents.
“Hayward jobs should go to Hayward residents first”
Own statementCity of Hayward

Also running for Mayor

Mark Salinas (incumbent)

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