Letters: Voters should reject Mahan and his trail of unfinished jobs

"Matt Mahan was gifted an extra two years as mayor so that the next mayoral race would be held in 2028, aligning with the presidential election. First, Mahan did not complete his term as District 10's councilmember so he could run for mayor. Now he wants to not complete his term as mayor (which, if it happens, would require yet another special election). What happens if he (unlikely) becomes governor? Would he decide to run for president?"

"I am worried about the jungle primary and California Democrats having too many candidates in the upcoming primary. How can a state that votes overwhelmingly Democratic end up with two Republicans as their top candidates in the general election? It's time for those candidates with 5% support or less to drop out."

"San Jose State's King Library was the first of its kind to serve both university students and San Jose residents. It represents access, innovation and community partnership. But that shared model is straining students. As downtown San Jose's homeless population grows, more individuals are turning to the library for shelter, Wi-Fi and electricity."

Multiple letters to the editor criticize Matt Mahan's gubernatorial campaign, arguing he abandoned his District 10 council seat to run for mayor and now seeks to leave his mayoral position incomplete. Critics contend this pattern demonstrates a lack of commitment to constituents and question whether he would abandon the governorship if elected. Concerns about California's jungle primary system are raised, noting that a heavily Democratic state could end up with two Republican general election candidates if too many Democratic candidates remain in the race. Writers urge candidates polling at 5% or below to withdraw to prevent vote splitting. Additionally, San Jose State University's King Library faces strain from increased homeless populations seeking shelter and services, impacting student access and safety.

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