""We have fallen into this lazy, reflexive mindset of always going back to voters and telling them that the only solution to every problem is a tax increase or a new bond or a new rule coming down from Sacramento.""
""We need to step back and take a really hard look at our existing spending and increase the level of transparency and accountability in government.""
San José Mayor Matt Mahan has proposed a five-point government reform plan that ties pay raises for elected officials to measurable performance outcomes, such as reducing homelessness. He emphasizes that no new taxes should be approved until the state demonstrates better use of existing funds. Mahan criticizes the significant increase in state spending over recent years and advocates for increased transparency and accountability in government. His plan includes measures for tracking accountability and draws inspiration from successful policies in other states.
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