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.
My father was murdered - a case that is still unsolved today, and justice has yet to be served. My car has been broken into numerous times, my property stolen and I have been the target of hate speech. We see theft, violence and hate crimes on the rise. Enough is enough. Everyone deserves justice, safety and respect.