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.
As a former environmental consultant, I know our one planet is dying because of our inaction.
Climate change is here – droughts, wildfires and extreme weather are proof. Moving California into a greener future will create local jobs, improve our infrastructure, and save the planet. On Council, I've advocated for the creation of a Wildfire Prevention Joint Powers of Authority to fight fires more regionally and strategically. I’ve pushed the city to invest in the Hayward Shoreline and supported a Green New Deal.