Aisha Wahab is a community leader fighting for solutions to put the American dream within our reach. When she won her seat on Hayward City Council in 2018, Aisha made national headlines as the first Afghan-American woman elected to public office in the United States. As Mayor Pro Tempore & City Council Member of Hayward, Aisha has implemented policies that reduce economic inequality, expand homeownership opportunities, support small businesses, and strengthen safety nets for seniors, women, children and working families. For Aisha, working to establish and improve these programs is personal.
I’ve earned my MBA, been recognized for my work in business, and sit on the City’s Economic Committee, and the Budget & Finance Committee. I’ve helped the City bounce back from COVID and ensure our financial reserves are over the required threshold. We have a better credit rating and are projected to be in good shape for years to come.