George Syrop

🌙 The Hayward Night Market returns THIS SATURDAY outside of St. Rose Hospital from 4:00PM-9:30PM. Follow on instagram for information on live entertainment, vendors, giveaways, and more! ✨

The first Hayward Night Market was funded by the Hayward People’s Budget — made possible through ’s campaign to put public funds directly in the hands of the people — and is part of Organize Hayward's family of community-led projects happening around our city! 🤘

🌽The South Hayward Market is BACK! 🎉 Join us for our Summer Kickoff Market on Thursday, June 26th. 📍 680 W. Tennyson Rd., Hayward

Last year, our four pilot markets brought nearly 5,000 visitors and distributed hundreds of pounds of free produce to the community. This summer, we’re trying something new: I’ve partnered with Eden Youth () to host smaller, more frequent markets so there’s even more to do in South Hayward while the weather is nice!

This year's market will run on the following dates:
June 26 | July 10 & 24 | Aug 14 & 26 | Sept 11 & 25 | Oct 9

The original South Hayward Market was organized by Feed Hayward and funded by the Hayward People’s Budget — made possible through ’s campaign to put public funds directly in the hands of the people.

Follow and and for updates!
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¡🌟 Únete a nuestra Inauguración de Mercado de Verano! Disfruta de vendedores locales, comida deliciosa y ambiente comunitario en la apertura de temporada de verano 2025 del Mercado de South Hayward.

📅 Jueves 26 de junio | ⏰ 5-8pm
📍 680 W. Tennyson Rd., Hayward

🎯 ¡Llamando a todos los vendedores! Sé parte de nuestro próspero mercado este verano. Aplica ahora para nuestro evento inaugural y asegura tu lugar para todo el verano:
26 de junio | 10 y 24 de julio | 14 y 26 de agosto | 11 y 25 de sept | 9 de oct

The Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership (ACILEP) is a collaborative effort to provide critical legal, educational, and emergency support to our undocumented community.

The ACILEP Hotline is open and taking calls! If you are in Alameda County and witness Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in action, suspect ICE activity in progress, or if you or someone you know is detained by ICE, please contact the Hotline at (510) 241-4011 during the operating hours of 6AM - 6PM. Priority will be given to calls related to ICE arrests. Visit acilep.org for information on safety planning, understanding your rights, and more.

THIS SUNDAY: Community members are rallying together to send 20 Tennyson High School Students to Washington D.C.!

Representing Hayward, Tennyson's We the People team will receive the John Lewis Team Award for their outstanding academic activities and government engagement. Drop by and help our students make it to the capitol!

If you can't make it in person, please consider donating via venmo

Happy New Year Hayward! 🎉 I'm proud to share my second annual council update with all of you. I put together this update for folks that are curious about some of the projects I've been working on, the kind of work that happens on Council, and how Hayward operates as a city.

It's hard to squeeze a year's worth of action into one post, so it runs a little long - but I hope you enjoy reading it! https://syrop.substack.com/p/georges-2nd-annual-council-update

Sharing some highlights from 2024 to make way for the new year. I resolve to be better at posting in 2025! My 2nd annual council update drops tomorrow, I’m excited to hear what you think!

Pictured:

Educating residents on the districting process at the Downtown Hayward Street Fair with

Working with city staff, , Feed Hayward and (Eden Youth) to distribute hundreds of boxes of free produce to residents at the

Witnessing the return of the Lisjan Creek (SLZ Creek) to indigenous hands with

Celebrating the grand opening of the downtown! Get your boxing lessons in!

Supporting at their annual FESCO Shuffle to raise funds for family homelessness

Worked with Highland neighbors and the Keep Hayward Clean and Green Taskforce to collect trash from Carlos Bee all the way up to Bronco Billie’s!

Walked with hundreds of parents and students from City Hall to Burbank Elementary for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Over the last year, I’ve been working with residents to bring the South Hayward Market to life and I’m excited to share that our first one kicks off THIS SUNDAY from 12-4pm at South Hayward BART. SHM will offer fresh produce, a delicious variety of food trucks, and family-friendly activities, all while uplifting local vendors! See you there!

Finally catching my breath to share some Hayward highlights. Hard to believe it’s almost March! Since 2024 started we:

Broke ground on the Stack Center, which will serve as a community and cultural hub in South Hayward.

Woke up at 4am for Hayward’s Point-in-time count to collect data on Hayward’s unhoused population and better understand how we can address our most vulnerable neighbors’ needs.

Kicked off Lunar New Year celebrations at the

Celebrated Black leaders and change-makers in our community for Black History Month.

Participated in a traffic calming conversation with Jackson Triangle residents to improve street safety in their neighborhood.

Watched amazing performances for Kung-Fu night at

Not pictured: hours of meetings revisiting/revising our strategic roadmap as a city, approving the latest update to our Climate Action Plan, preparing to search for a new City Manager, and more!

Have questions about Hayward? I’m around if you’d like to meet. As always, thank you for the opportunity to serve 🤘🙏

Happy New Year Hayward! 🎉

Last month I hosted an in-person, town hall to share updates on what I've been up to since I was elected. Thank you to everyone who attended! I've published my update here in writing for everyone that wasn't able to attend: https://syrop.substack.com/p/georges-1st-annual-council-update

It's a little long, but I want you to know I've been hard at work! As always, thank you for the opportunity to serve!

Sad the sun is setting so soon, but happy to share a quick October recap 🎃!

Proud to stand in solidarity with Hayward residents, youth organizers, and calling for a ceasefire NOW and an end to our tax dollars funding Palestinian genocide.

Had a great time talking with Mt. Eden seniors in ‘s class about community organizing and civic engagement (and teaching them to throw up the stack!)

Was honored to be a featured speaker alongside Attorney General Rob Bonta for 50th anniversary to share updates on our housing justice work in Hayward.

Watched young Shakespeareans from Ruus elementary perform theatre and song at the 40th anniversary.

Celebrated another phenomenal trunk-or-treat with the

When I’m not supporting community events, I’m reading long agenda packets and trying to make the best decisions for our city on your behalf. This past month we tackled better public safety oversight, bicycle infrastructure, food access, and more. Feel free to message me if you’re interested in learning more!

As always, thank you for the opportunity to serve you 🤘🙏

Long time no see IG! It’s been nonstop since the summer, but I come bearing some highlights for you:

Supported the opening of the makerspace and the first (both projects made possible by the Hayward Peoples Budget which organized for).

Surveyed over 1200 residents with about creating a farmers market in South Hayward.

Observed interview and hire their first CEO.

Celebrated 40 years of the (shoutout to my mama )!

Reopened , where I had my first drink at 21!

Workshopped integrating climate education into our curriculum with talented staff from & .

Oh, and I turned 30 in Hayward’s sister city, Faro last month! Thank you for the warm birthday wishes.

This Tuesday I’m putting forward a proposal to begin installing bus seats for our bus stops in Hayward to improve public transportation infrastructure, reduce traffic, and help us meet our climate goals.

The work never ends, but I’m still energized to serve our community. As always, thank you for this opportunity. 🙏🤘

🍆🌽🍅 For the past few months, I've been organizing alongside Hayward residents, City Staff, AIM Farmers Markets, and the Eden Youth & Family Center to bring more fresh produce to South Hayward. 🍆🌽🍅

If you live in Hayward (especially South Hayward), please take 3 minutes to complete the survey below:

The Agricultural Institute of Marin, nonprofit operator of the Saturday Farmers Market in downtown Hayward, is seeking community input as it explores interest in a second Farmers Market located in South Hayward.

To share your interest, opinions and expectations for a South Hayward Farmers Market, please complete the online survey, which is available online until Aug. 30 in English, Spanish, Chinese and Tagalog.

Take the survey: https://bit.ly/3KBUwc7