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City Of Hercules

111 Civic Drive
510-799-8200

Mission Statement

Our mission is to lead our diverse community and enhance the quality of life in the City of Hercules, now and in the future. We do this by providing effective, efficient, responsive and innovative services with integrity.

Vision Statement


The City of Hercules is a richly diverse community, serving as a major transportation hub and a prime destination for the Bay Area. It is built on a sound economic and physical infrastructure, and its residents enjoy public safety, security, well-maintained parks, streets and public facilities. We conduct our work in an atmosphere of trust and respect. We constantly look for better ways to deliver services and always strive for excellence.

Recent News

City of Hercules News - August 11, 2023

Movie Night - Friday Family Flix and Fun - Turning Red Join us for our FREE Friday Family Flix and Fun nights at Refugio Valley Park. Movies this summer are on the 3rd Friday of each month (June-August). There is no charge for these events, just…

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Hercules Hub Awarded State Funds to Move Forward with a New Capitol Corridor Train Station and Eventual Ferry Service for Hercules Residents and Interstate 80 Commuters

Hercules Hub Awarded State Funds to Move Forward with a New Capitol Corridor Train Station and Eventual Ferry Service for Hercules Residents and Interstate 80 Commuters HERCULES, CA – On Monday, April 24, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom…

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City of Hercules News: Wind Advisory and Flood Watch

The National Weather Service has instated a Wind Advisory and Flood Watch for the San Francisco Bay Area. The Wind Advisory is in effect from 1 PM Thursday, 3/9, through 4 PM Friday, 3/10. The Flood Watch is issued from Thursday afternoon to…

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City Of Hercules - Hercules Herald Issue No. 6 - March 3, 2023

Message from the City Manager Greetings Hercules, March is a great month to show our love for our community! Hercules is a community with many opportunities and a wonderful place to live, work and play. At the last City Council meeting on…

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City Of Hercules : Parks And Recreation Facilities Master Plan Pop-Up

Our City is creating its first-ever Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan to identify needs and priorities for our park system. The plan will help the City to strategically allocate resources and leverage grant opportunities to ensure…

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City Of Hercules News : Lifeguard Classes

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City of Hercules - Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan February 11, 2023

Our City is creating its first-ever Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan to identify needs and priorities for our park system. The plan will help the City to strategically allocate resources and leverage grant opportunities to ensure…

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City of Hercules News - Hercules Budget 101

A budget is the city's roadmap for success - it lays out the path forward to meet the City's strategic priorities and notes any alternative routes it may need to take along the way. Hercules' budget allows the City to provide services to its…

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City Of Hercules News - PR Facilities Master Plan Open House

Our City is creating its first-ever Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan to identify needs and priorities for our park system. The plan will help the City to strategically allocate resources and leverage grant opportunities to ensure…

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City Of Hercules Herald Issue No. 5 - February 2, 2023

Hercules Herald Message from the City Manager Hello Hercules, I hope your year is off to a great start. February is Black History Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and honor the rich and diverse history, and important contributions and…

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City of Hercules - Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan January 26, 2023

Input Needed for Hercules’ Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan The City of Hercules recently launched the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan initiative to proactively address and review City parks, indoor recreation…

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City Of Hercules Herald Issue No. 4 - January 10, 2023

Message from the City Manager Hello Hercules! I hope you all had a wonderful and blessed New Year. I am incredibly excited to kick off the new year and look forward to all the great things we have planned over the next couple of months. Here…

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City Of Hercules Herald Issue No. 3 - December 2, 2022

Hercules Herald Message from the City Manager Measure N Enacted. Thank you, Hercules Voters On November 8th, Hercules voters adopted Measure N, which renews funding previously approved by Hercules voters in two prior elections. These funds…

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City Of Hercules : Apply now for ARPA Small Business Assistance Grants!

Applications are now open for the $300,000 in available grant funds for eligible Hercules small businesses through the City's Small Business Assistance Grant and Small Business Rent Assistance Grant Programs. The initial eligibility screening…

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City Of Hercules Herald Issue No. 2 - November 1, 2022

Message from the City Manager Greetings Hercules Fall is here! The end of October also marks the beginning of the busy holiday season and being thankful for family, friends, and loved ones. Fall is also a great time for cities to make progress…

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City Of Hercules Approves $300,000 In Businessassistance Programs Utilizing ARPA Funds

HERCULES, CA – On September 13, Hercules City Council approved the implementation of the Business Grant Assistance and Business Rental Assistance programs using allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The City’s current budget…

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City Of Hercules Herald Issue No. 1 - October 3, 2022

Message from the City Manager Hello Hercules, I want to welcome you all to the first edition of the Hercules E-Newsletter. This monthly digital newsletter is another tool to help keep you up to date with important City issues, services, and…

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City of Hercules News - September 28, 2022

City of Hercules Announces Retirement of Police Chief, William Imboden, and Appointment of Incoming Hercules Police Chief, Joe Vasquez HERCULES, CA – Chief William Imboden has announced his retirement from the Hercules Police Department.…

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City Of Hercules - Unity Day

October is National Bullying Prevention Month in the U.S. Every year on the third or fourth Wednesday in October, a very special event comes around — the Day of Unity, or Unity Day, as it is commonly called, which will be celebrated on…

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City Of Hercules Manager's Bi-weekly Report - September 15,2022

The City Manager's report was created in an effort to better inform the Council, city employees, and the public about City activities and issues. The September 15, 2022 bi-weekly report is now posted. Every other week, an eNotice will be sent…

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City Of Hercules Manager's Bi-weekly Report - September 1,2022

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