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San Jose public hearing centers on mayor’s homelessness plan, pay-for-performance and Measure E funding
Summary
San Jose — At a public hearing on the proposed 2025–26 operating budget and related capital and fees proposals, residents and advocacy groups sharply debated Mayor Matt Mahan’s “responsibility to shelter” policy, a proposed pay-for-performance approach to elected and department pay, and a plan to temporarily reallocate Measure E dollars for homelessness programs.
San Jose — At a public hearing on the proposed 2025–26 operating budget and related capital and fees proposals, residents and advocacy groups sharply debated Mayor Matt Mahan’s “responsibility to shelter” policy, a proposed pay-for-performance approach to elected and department pay, and a plan to temporarily reallocate Measure E dollars for homelessness programs.
Supporters told the council the mayor’s plan pairs expanded shelter capacity with accountability and urgency. "Creating shelter, additional shelter opportunities will get everyone indoors," resident Anil Babar said, adding that “with over a thousand shelter beds opening this year, progress is being made, and now is not the time to stop.” Several business owners and neighborhood leaders said they support tougher steps when people repeatedly…
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