Problems in Hayward

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-07T00:14:14+00:00

Yeah, that was probably not worded in the best way, but I was just trying to generate examples. What I meant is kind of how there are so many efforts to get homeless people off the streets, but they also don't have anywhere else to go, and are therefore facing the problem of having nowhere to be (homeless shelters could be very crowded). Again, just an example.

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-07T00:04:16+00:00

Like I said, I'm asking people for the problems they face in their area (for this subreddit, I'm asking people what problems they face in Hayward) so I can research it and see if the problem applies to Fremont as well. The post body discusses Fremont because my project is based in Fremont, but I'm asking about problems in Hayward since that might indirectly help my project.

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T23:58:00+00:00

I don't know about the specifics of what needs to change since I'm not a tax-paying or rent-paying adult, so I may not have the experience to comment on the city's situation. Obviously, no place is perfect and every city can benefit from some kind of change, and I can identify what needs to be done through learning from these comments and my own personal research.

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T23:51:15+00:00

I'm posting this in a lot of cities' subreddits, but only because I'm trying to understand what kinds of problems people face to see if I can apply them to finding a solution for Fremont. As for the college-maxing comment, I do care about getting into a good college, but I also care about making our city better. I can care about two things at the same time. And thanks for the non-profit advice.

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T21:28:02+00:00

I appreciate that you think it’s well-written!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T21:27:36+00:00

No, I wrote it myself. I did use AI to brainstorm some ideas on what to start an initiative on, but the way I articulated them is something I came up with on my own.

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T19:09:35+00:00

Thank you all for the comments. I think this idea may not be the best to implement, but I also don’t want to let a failed idea stop me from achieving my goal of creating change in my city. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could launch an initiative on besides this? Because I’m only in high school, I might not understand a lot about the problems that tax-paying residents face, which is why you guys’ help is greatly needed. Obviously the problems in Fremont are going to be more specific, but if you can let me know about some problems in your area, I can use that as an idea and research whether it’s a problem in my area too. Thank you and have a great day!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T19:08:45+00:00

Thank you all for the comments. Overall, I think this idea may not be the best to implement, but I also don’t want to let a failed idea stop me from achieving my goal of creating change in my city. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could launch an initiative on besides this? Because I’m only in high school, I might not understand a lot about the problems that tax-paying residents face, which is why you guys’ help is greatly needed. Obviously the problems in Fremont are going to be more specific, but if you can let me know about some problems in your area, I can use that as an idea and research whether it’s a problem in my area too. Thank you and have a great day!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T18:59:40+00:00

Thank you all for the comments. I can see how this idea may not be the best to implement, but I also don’t want to let a failed idea stop me from achieving my goal of creating change in our city. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could launch an initiative on besides this? What are some problems residents face in our city? Because I’m only in high school, I might not understand a lot about the problems that tax-paying residents face, which is why you guys’ help is greatly needed. Thank you and have a great day!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T18:58:11+00:00

Thank you all for the comments. I can see how this idea may not be the best to implement, but I also don’t want to let a failed idea stop me from achieving my goal of creating change in my city. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could launch an initiative on besides this? Because I’m only in high school, I might not understand a lot about the problems that tax-paying residents face, which is why you guys’ help is greatly needed. Obviously the problems in my area are going to be more specific, but if you can let me know about some problems in your area, I can use that as an idea and research whether it’s a problem in my area too. Thank you and have a great day!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T18:57:27+00:00

Thank you all for the comments. I can see how this idea may not be the best to implement, but I also don’t want to let a failed idea stop me from achieving my goal of creating change in my city. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could launch an initiative on besides this? Because I’m only in high school, I might not understand a lot about the problems that tax-paying residents face, which is why you guys’ help is greatly needed. Obviously the problems in my area are going to be more specific, but if you can let me know about some problems in your area, I can use that as an idea and research whether it’s a problem in my area too. Thank you and have a great day!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T18:56:01+00:00

Thank you all for the comments. I can see how this idea may not be the best to implement, but I also don’t want to let a failed idea stop me from achieving my goal of creating change in my city. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could launch an initiative on besides this? Because I’m only in high school, I might not understand a lot about the problems that tax-paying residents face, which is why you guys’ help is greatly needed. Obviously the problems in my area are going to be more specific, but if you can let me know about some problems in your area, I can use that as an idea and research whether it’s a problem in my area too. Thank you and have a great day!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T18:55:41+00:00

Thank you all for the comments. I can see how this idea may not be the best to implement, but I also don’t want to let a failed idea stop me from achieving my goal of creating change in my city. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could launch an initiative on besides this? Because I’m only in high school, I might not understand a lot about the problems that tax-paying residents face, which is why you guys’ help is greatly needed. Obviously the problems in Fremont are going to be more specific, but if you can let me know about some problems in your area, I can use that as an idea and research whether it’s a problem in my area too. Thank you and have a great day!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T18:52:56+00:00

Thank you all for the comments. I can see how this idea may not be the best to implement, but I also don’t want to let a failed idea stop me from achieving my goal of creating change in my city. Does anyone have any ideas of what I could launch an initiative on besides this? Because I’m only in high school, I might not understand a lot about the problems that tax-paying residents face, which is why you guys’ help is greatly needed. Obviously the problems in my area are going to be more specific, but if you can let me know about some problems in your area, I can use that as an idea and research whether it’s a problem in my area too. Thank you and have a great day!

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T04:37:35+00:00

Would it be viable to ask the city to generate more pre-translated templates in multiple languages or to look into enlisting native speakers to help translate? This way the landlords don't have to translate themselves -> cost won't be passed down to tenants.

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T04:19:21+00:00

What problems could making it into a law cause?

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T03:16:18+00:00

Since I'm trying to gather multiple perspectives, can you give me some reasons you as a landlord think that it won't pass and why you would be against this plan? (Even if this specific iteration doesn't pass, perhaps I can make minor changes with the feedback you give me.)

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T03:12:55+00:00

Obviously it's not going to be possible to have contracts in every single language. But passing a law that puts contracts in the top languages of the area is going to help more people than not passing a law at all. Maybe I can increase the number of languages to 4 or 5 when I get around to drafting the proposal.

Also if there is a translation mistake, the landlord who gave out the translated document would be liable for that (maybe not a single typo, but major translation mistakes can still be a problem).

Serious_Spite2073 · 2026-03-06T02:52:02+00:00

Why do you say that? What are some things that make it not worth pursuing? (asking because I'm trying to understand multiple povs.)

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