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Mayor Matt Mahan

Mayor Matt Mahan

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May 30, 2025

The Full Picture

When it comes to my proposal that we use a brief, targeted interaction with the criminal justice system to compel those who repeatedly…

Mayor Matt Mahan

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May 19, 2025

City on the Cusp

In the late 90s, we changed the world. I watched it happen. Now, we have the opportunity to do so once again.

City on the Cusp

Mayor Matt Mahan

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Mar 17, 2025

Setting the Record Straight: San José’s Approach to Homelessness and Accountability

I would expect a research organization of SV@Home’s caliber to take a more thorough approach in scrutinizing media coverage and analyzing…

Setting the Record Straight: San José’s Approach to Homelessness and Accountability

Mayor Matt Mahan

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Aug 6, 2023

Mahan: We can reward our workers without punishing our residents — San José Spotlight

Our city has incredible workers and they deserve a raise. And that is exactly what we have proposed to do-provide a fair raise that helps…

Mahan: We can reward our workers without punishing our residents — San José Spotlight

Mayor Matt Mahan

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May 13, 2023

Rex Richardson and Matt Mahan: Pass Assembly Bill 645 to pilot lifesaving speed safety cameras

Speeding can save a minute, but slowing down can save a life. This has never been more true than it is today across California.

Rex Richardson and Matt Mahan: Pass Assembly Bill 645 to pilot lifesaving speed safety cameras

Mayor Matt Mahan

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Mar 23, 2023

California must do more to prevent the deaths of homeless residents. Here’s one way

California hasn’t banned the death penalty; at least, not for our homeless neighbors.

California must do more to prevent the deaths of homeless residents. Here’s one way

Mayor Matt Mahan

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Oct 25, 2022

Opinion: Fixing Santa Clara County’s Mental Health System Would Save Lives and Money

People who could be successfully treated are instead languishing, and dying, on our streets because of political inaction. We can change…

Opinion: Fixing Santa Clara County’s Mental Health System Would Save Lives and Money

Mayor Matt Mahan

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Sep 21, 2022

We Can End Street Homelessness by Holding Everyone Accountable

Too many politicians in California seem to have given up on actually solving our homeless crisis and instead have resorted to desperate…

Mayor Matt Mahan

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Sep 7, 2021

Community Leaders Support Smart Growth Plan over Blanket Upzoning by Wide Margin

Power Poll results show that our Smart Growth plan has far more support than the Opportunity Housing proposal before City Council.

Community Leaders Support Smart Growth Plan over Blanket Upzoning by Wide Margin

Mayor Matt Mahan

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Aug 29, 2021

Making Laura’s Law Work

As hard as it was to pass Laura’s Law, implementation will determine how valuable it is for our community.

Making Laura’s Law Work

Mayor Matt Mahan

Mayor Matt Mahan

Mayor, San Jose. Former D10 Councilmember, Brigade CEO & Co-founder, SVLG and Joint Venture Silicon Valley Boards, and SJ Clean Energy Commission

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