The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) elected Louis M. Andrade as Board President for 2025. He has worked with H.A.R.D. as a board member since 1994. At the board’s Dec. 16 meeting, they also elected Sarah Lamnin as Vice President and Rick J. Hatcher as Secretary to the five-member board. www.HaywardRec.org
Hayward City Council elected Dr. Ana Alvarez as city manager. She will assume her new position on Jan. 9. Alvarez was elected after a six-month recruitment process, succeeding Kelly McAdoo who left the position in May. Most recently Alvarez served as deputy general manager for East Bay Regional Park District. In addition to 30 years of experience in municipal government, she has a Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development degree and a master’s degree in public administration. www.hayward-ca.gov
The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) Board of Directors appointed Kathleen Kelly as Interim General Manager. Kelly assumed the role on Dec. 16. She succeeds Michael Hursch in the role. Now the board will begin a national search for a long term general manager. actransit.org
