"His age, energy and accomplishments in San Jose place him a cut above all others in this crowded race. When I saw him running up my street distributing flyers announcing a community meeting on the topic of a homeless encampment in my neighborhood, I thought, this man is destined for greatness. When I heard him speak to a crowded audience, his focus and passion stood out. He sold me on his ideas moving forward."
"I understand that he is frustrated when he sees that county, state and federal government policies often thwart the incremental progress that we are making in San Jose. If Mahan waits until the 2030 election cycle for governor, he will have a solid record as mayor and loads of support from San Jose citizens. However, if he runs for governor rather than finishing his term, many of his supporters will be unable to continue their support."
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is considering a run for governor, supported for his youth, energy, and accomplishments and credited for community engagement and decisive action on homelessness. Supporters describe him as focused, passionate, and likely to be an effective governor. Other voices urge Mahan to complete his mayoral term, arguing that leaving early would abandon unfinished local projects and erode supporter loyalty. Critics note previous moves between offices and question future ambitions if he runs for higher office. Separate concerns note growing AI data centers increasing electricity demand and driving up consumer rates.
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