Matt united tens of thousands of San José residents who shared the belief that city government can work for all of us. And he promised to bring our government back to the basics, so that it is focused on keeping our city safe, cleaning up our streets, and finally ending street homelessness.

Matt Mahan is the current Mayor of San José. He comes from the business world, where he founded and grew companies dedicated to empowering neighborhoods and communities and holding government accountable.

Matt Mahan believes we deserve real answers on how San José will address homelessness, crime, untreated mental illness, the cost of housing and on so many other vital issues – not just more political excuses.

San José residents are working harder than ever – and we deserve a government that works as hard as we do. That’s why Matt is organizing a re-election campaign for Mayor of San José to demand common sense at every level of our city government.

Matt will be out in every neighborhood across San Jose, speaking with residents and sharing his vision for ending street homelessness, keeping our neighborhoods safe, cleaning up our city, and more. We would like to invite you to join us at our last upcoming community events before Election Day on November 8th.

Sep 7, 2022 · Mahan’s campaign released a poll this week showing that while opponent Cindy Chavez enjoys much higher name recognition and a 1 point lead amongst likely voters, 25 percent of the electorate is still undecided and shares Mahan’s view that San Jose is …

Jul 16, 2023 · San Jose Inside: Mayor Mahan Says ‘Quick-Build’ Temporary Housing Will End San Jose Homeless Encampments

Matt is proud to have support from every corner of our city. Thousands of our neighbors have joined Matt’s revolution of common sense. Join them and add your name today!

MATT MAHAN WILL BRING COMMON SENSE AND ACCOUNTABILITY to one of San Jose’s most pressing problems — street homelessness. His plan will focus on proven and cost-effective ways to transition people out of our streets, creeks, and parks and into shelter and treatment while requiring that homeless individuals use these services when they are ...

Our job on Team Mahan is to connect with voters in their neighborhoods and talk about Matt’s vision for a more responsive, transparent, and accountable government. High school, undergraduate, and graduate students are encouraged to apply.