Town of Hayward Exceed Levy Limit Referendum

Official ballot language

“Under state law, the increase in the levy of the Town of Hayward for the tax to be imposed for the next fiscal year, 2027, is limited to 1.511%, which results in a levy of $825,008. Shall the Town of Hayward be allowed to exceed this limit and increase the levy for the next fiscal year, 2027, for the new construction of fire and highway departments and refurbishing of existing Town Hall, by a total of 53.8% which results in a levy of $1,268,902, and on an ongoing basis include an increase of $443,894 for each fiscal year beginning in 2027 through 2046.”