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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
In San Jose, we’re bringing together leaders from all corners of America to make government work better for our residents. And we’re using AI to do it. Learn more here: www.govtech.com/artificial-i...
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How San Jose, Calif., Is Using AI for Efficiency
As the capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose has become a leading force in pushing local government agencies to be more efficient and deliberate by applying artificial intelligence.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
This week, our newsletter highlights: ▪️23% ⬇️ in Unsheltered Homelessness ▪️An Avoidable Arson Tragedy ▪️New Leadership at SJACS  ▪️3 Ribbon Cuttings, 2 Days  Read more here: bit.ly/July20-Newsletter Subscribe to stay updated on issues in San Jose: bit.ly/SubscribeToJoinOurList
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
While we’ve all been watching the cost of living go up over the past few years — San Jose has been doing something about it. In 2024, 70,000 SJCE customers saved $24 million — and low-income families got an additional $6M off their bills. Our city is helping residents go green while saving green!
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Nice job SJPD! We’re getting ghost guns off our streets before they’ve even been manufactured. www.sjpd.org/Home/Compone...
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Think you and your team can pull off a slam dunk and clinch the championship? Step onto the Slam Jose court for a dunk contest, 3 point shootout, free throw contest and more! Learn more and sign up here: slamjose.com
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Anyone who cares about homelessness should be raising the alarm right now. We estimate that the state’s move to zero out HHAP would eliminate 3,250 shelter beds, reduce services for 12,500 people, and halt the construction of 2,250 housing units — at minimum. www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/13/s...
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San Jose mayor says legislators ‘talking out of both sides of their mouths’ for demanding progress while cutting homelessness funding
Mayors of San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland have warned that the loss of state homelessness funding could halt the progress they have made in getting residents of the streets.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
It’s the job of our leaders to implement the will of the people — whether they agree with it or not. sfstandard.com/2025/06/16/g...
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Newsom doesn’t want to fund tough-on-crime law. Who should?
California voters overwhelmingly approved a tough-on-crime ballot measure in the November election. Supporters now want at least $250 million to fund it. Gov. Gavin Newsom gave them nothing.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
This week, our newsletter highlights: ▪️Battling on Two Fronts ▪️Will 550 People Return to the Streets? ▪️The Big Three Mayors Read more here: bit.ly/June8-Newsletter Subscribe to stay updated on issues in San Jose: bit.ly/SubscribeToJoinOurList
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
After a couple hard months, VTA and ATU have come to an agreement! Thanks to the workers, riders, and staff for sticking it out through a wild ride 🚍 abc7news.com/amp/post/vta...
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VTA workers approve new contract to raise wages and improve benefits, ending months-long conflict | abc7news.com
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Today, we gathered at Oak Hill Memorial Park to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Thank you to all of our veterans and your families — your lives and legacy will not be forgotten.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
This week, our newsletter highlights: ▪️A Juncture in June ▪️Downtown is about to get more entertaining ▪️Meet our new police officers Read more here: bit.ly/Newsletter-May25 Subscribe to stay updated on issues in San Jose: bit.ly/SubscribeToJoinOurList
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
This week, our newsletter highlights: ▪️Implementation is Everything ▪️Real Time Crime ▪️Puppy Patrol Read more here: bit.ly/May11-Newsletter Subscribe to stay updated on issues in San Jose: www.bit.ly/SubscribeToJoinOurList
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Today marks 50 years since the Fall of Saigon — a moment of profound loss and remarkable resilience.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
If small cities won’t do their part, we’ll look to the courts and the state to hold them accountable. San Jose is stepping up to end homelessness by building more shelter than any other city on the West Coast. www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/29/m...
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Mahan: San Jose will not be dumping ground for other cities’ unhoused residents
Along with sponsoring a few state bills that promote all levels of government doing their fair share to address homelessness, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has eyed a potential legal remedy to prevent …
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
This week, our newsletter highlights: ▪️Progress vs. Process ▪️Graffiti Be Gone ▪️Blue City Blues Read more here: Subscribe to stay updated on issues in San Jose: www.bit.ly/SubscribeToJoinOurList
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Homelessness can’t be a choice. Government has a responsibility to build shelter, and our homeless neighbors have a responsibility to use it. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/u...
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San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing
The mayor of the Silicon Valley city has proposed arresting people who don’t accept offers of shelter. It’s the latest sign of frustrations over tent encampments in California.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Happy Easter from the Mahan Family!
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Waymo embodies our region’s spirit of innovation, so it’s about time they joined us here in the Capital of Silicon Valley! Just in time, too — with Super Bowl 60 and the World Cup on the way, we’re expanding options for how people get around. www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/17/s...
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San Jose mayor Mahan, local congressman Liccardo lend support as Waymo applies to bring robotaxis to the city
Waymo initially faced a rocky road in bringing its pioneering technology to Bay Area streets and highways.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
This week, our newsletter highlights: ▪️ Shared Responsibility ▪️ No Encampment Zones ▪️ Where’s Sharkie? Read more here: bit.ly/Apr13-Newsletter Subscribe to stay updated on issues in San Jose: www.bit.ly/SubscribeToJoinOurList
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Far too often in California, zoning and land use rules become a straitjacket that blocks investment. We’re loosening the straps with our Innovative Project Pathways program to turn high-impact, forward-thinking proposals into reality.
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San Jose officials see major benefits from downtown data center, housing projects
City officials say Westbank’s combined data center and housing projects could offer major benefits to San Jose
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
San José — you showed up for Fisher a couple weeks ago, but the party isn’t over! San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is back this August, with headliners like Mavis Staples and Common coming to visit Silicon Valley’s Downtown. Get your tickets today! www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/20/s...
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San Jose Jazz Summer Fest announces huge lineup of talent for 2025
Mavis Staples, Common, PJ Morton, Ghost-Note, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, Butcher Brown and José James set for San Jose Jazz Summer Fest.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
This year, we’re going BIG. To celebrate the incredible progress we’ve made and prepare to be on the world stage in 2026, our State of the City this year is going to show what summer in San Jose looks like. Space is limited — RSVP now: qrco.de/SOTC2025!
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
We're teaming up with Sen. Catherine Blakespear and Sen. Josh Becker on bold legislation that works to end homelessness–not just in San Jose, but statewide. Tune in at 11AM, live from the Capitol, to learn more.
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Desperately seeking county homelessness dollars
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
San José is taking decisive action against long-vacant, blighted properties that hinder our downtown's vibrancy. We're holding negligent owners accountable and exploring measures like receivership and eminent domain to revitalize these spaces. www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news...
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
This is what common sense housing policy looks like. By dramatically cutting fees and speeding up approvals, we’re making it easier to build the homes San José residents need. www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/19/s...
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San Jose incentive program will kickstart construction of large housing development
A multifamily housing incentive program will save one developer $4.9 million in taxes and fees to get the project off the ground.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
When I became a Councilmember, the corner of Branham and Monterey in District 10 was the #1 source of complaints sent to our office. A major encampment on this vacant lot had fires, trash, noise, and a lot of angry neighbors.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Good news for our students and working families: VTA light rail service is back on track after weeks of disruption! www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/31/v...
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Some VTA light rail service resumes Monday
Full orange line and partial blue line service resumed Monday morning.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Our State of the City is on May 17 at Arena Green East — and you’re invited! We’re keeping the speeches short and focusing on what matters: making San José safer, cleaner, and more vibrant.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
This week, our newsletter highlights: ▪️Your Invite to State of the City ▪️Buses are Back ▪️Mental Health Matters Read more here: conta.cc/43twied Subscribe to stay updated on issues in San Jose: www.bit.ly/SubscribeToJoinOurList
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
I’ve never seen this many people at City Hall — I guess FISHER is a bigger draw than our weekly council meetings 😂 Thanks to San José Foos for bringing thousands to experience all our downtown has to offer. Excited to continue making room for large events like this one as we approach 2026!
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
A new UCSF study confirms what we see every day: Only 1 in 10 people struggling with addiction while homeless are getting treatment. That’s unacceptable. We cannot keep cycling people through our streets, our jails, and our emergency rooms while pretending that housing alone will fix this crisis.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
We must support VTA’s workforce, but as leaders, we must also protect the public interest. Students, seniors, & low-income workers rely on public transportation every day. And when labor demands outpace available revenue, it's the riders who pay the price. www.sanjoseinside.com/opinion/ridi...
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Riding the Line: Why We Must Balance the Needs of Workers and Riders | San Jose Inside
This strike is no longer about fair wages or working conditions. It’s about pay demands that, if met, would force VTA to cut routes, raise fares, or lay people off.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Figure AI, a groundbreaking AI robotics company, has officially moved its headquarters to North San José—a major expansion that strengthens our city’s position as the worldwide leader in innovation and technology. www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/11/s...
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AI robotics company shifts headquarters to San Jose office building
A tech company that makes robots enhanced by artificial intelligence has moved its head offices to a big San Jose building.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
San José’s fee reductions are making projects like Urban Catalyst’s 278-unit Aquino possible—saving $5M in costs and moving housing forward. With 35 projects and 9,600+ homes benefiting, this policy is working. Let’s keep building! blog.urbancatalyst.com/san-joses-co...
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San Jose’s Fee Reductions Making Aquino a Reality—Thank You, City Leaders
Discover Urban Catalyst's remarkable achievements and San Jose's 2024 highlights, from groundbreaking projects to notable rankings, shaping a dynamic future for the city.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
In the private sector, raises aren’t guaranteed—you earn them. Government should work the same way. Read my full op-ed in The San Francisco Standard: sfstandard.com/opinion/2025...
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Opinion | Politicians need performance-based pay. I'll go first
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan writes that raises aren't guaranteed in the private sector — and shouldn't be in the public sector.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
We’re doing everything we can to make building easier here in the capital of Silicon Valley — and this project from Jay Paul Co. is proof we’re heading in the right direction. www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/a...
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This Silicon Valley hub is looking at the biggest office conversion project in the Bay Area
San Jose is considering a proposal for the biggest office conversion project in the Bay Area. The plan would add 680 new homes.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Round one goes to common sense! We advanced our plans to require people to come indoors when shelter is available and to end automatic raises for politicians unless we see results. www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/19/s...
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San Jose approves Mahan’s budget message centered around outcomes, accountability
The city estimates it will face a small shortfall after redirecting Measure E funds again for homelessness solutions
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Calling all high school and college students with a passion for civic engagement! Our office is looking for smart and capable young people to join our dynamic team. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to do exciting, hands-on work with our Neighborhood Outreach or Communications teams.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Harvard economist Raj Chetty found that San Joseans have the highest chance of climbing the economic ladder – and it turns out, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is living proof! fortune.com/article/how-...
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How Nvidia’s billionaire CEO went from Denny’s dishwasher to leading a company with a $2 trillion market cap
“I’m still working on being a good CEO,” Jensen Huang said in an interview at his alma mater, Stanford University.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
This month, we began a phased move-in at our largest Safe Parking Site to date. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/b...
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Bay Area city opening a homeless parking site for half of what it cost S.F.
San Francisco officials are shutting down the city’s only safe parking site for homeless people. San Jose is opening a similar project at about half the cost.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
On KQED’s Political Breakdown, I sat down with Marissa Lagos and Scott Shafer to talk about the work we’re doing in San José to reduce unsheltered homelessness, expand shelter and housing, and hold government accountable for results. www.kqed.org/news/1203126...
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San José Mayor Matt Mahan's Aggressive Plan to Tackle Homelessness | KQED
San José Mayor Matt Mahan has made an aggressive push to tackle homelessness in his city, including a new proposal to let police arrest people who repeatedly refuse offers of housing. Scott and Marisa...
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
From groundbreaking startups like Coactive and Figure AI to global tech leaders like Adobe, PayPal, and Zoom, San José is a hub for AI innovation. Now, we’re making it even easier for new founders to build here.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Yesterday, we announced a proposal to hold elected officials and senior city staff accountable for results on the issues that matter most to our residents. Because if we aren’t making progress, we shouldn’t be getting pay raises.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Homelessness can’t be a choice. Especially when over 200 people die on the streets each year. Especially when it’s harming the broader community — shuttering small businesses and costing taxpayers tens of millions each year. Especially when we’re offering a safe, private, dignified alternative.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Excite Ballpark has been a home for the San Jose Giants in San José for generations—and thanks to the agreement we passed, it will be for at least 25 more years!
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Welcome Plug and Play — you’re in good company. Our metro area produces more AI patents per capita and has more new AI-related jobs than any other metro in the country! www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
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Plug and Play to Launch AI Center of Excellence in San Jose
/PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play, the ultimate innovation platform with over 60 locations around the world, is launching its San Jose location on April 2, 2025....
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
San José is leading the way in tackling the housing crisis, and developments like The Kelsey show how we can create homes that work for everyone. Proud to see this national recognition for a project that embodies our city’s values of inclusion and opportunity. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIUX...
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People with disabilities face extra hurdles amid national housing shortage
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
ICYMI: Earlier this week, we launched Homeward Bound, a new pilot program to help homeless residents in San José reconnect with family and loved ones. We’re giving those ready for a fresh start a pathway home—a chance to reunite with support networks and find stable housing.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Thank you, @governor.ca.gov, for this important step—transparency is key to accountability. Since I took office, San Jose has been working on a similar project. We’ve established dashboards in our core priority areas to monitor performance and increase transparency for the community.
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Mayor Matt Mahan @mattmahansj.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Another weekend, another beautification project! This Saturday, we were out in the Eden neighborhood, clearing weeds, picking up trash, and landscaping local pop-outs to make this corner of San José cleaner and more vibrant.
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