Hayward weathering administrative shakeup amid budget shortfall

Hayward weathering administrative shakeup amid budget shortfall

HAYWARD — While facing a $12 million budget deficit, Hayward is undergoing a major shakeup in leadership, with one official on leave and another headed for the door. Last week, the City Council placed City Manager Ana Alvarez on paid administrative leave without any public explanation. Now, Assistant City Manager Dustin Claussen is leaving for another executive position at the city of San Leandro. The city is also missing a permanent human resou…