San Jose mayor wants pay raises tied to performance
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said he wants to see measurable improvements in homelessness and public safety before doling out pay raises for top city officials.
San Jose mayor floats ‘pay for performance’ model for city workers
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has proposed a new “pay for performance” model that ties pay raises to work accomplishments, aiming to address the city’s biggest challenges. The proposal, unveiled ahead of the mayor’s annual budget report,
San Jose Mayor Proposes Penalties for Homeless Residents Who Refuse Shelter
Mayor Matt Mahan said too many people are dying on the streets. His proposal would push people into services after they refuse shelter three times in 18 months.
San Jose police investigating city's fourth homicide of 2025
San Jose police said they are investigating the circumstances and motive for the shooting. The identity of the victim will be released by the Santa Clara County Coroner's Office once his identity is confirmed and next of kin is identified. It is the city's fourth homicide.
San Jose mayor pushes to link city official pay raises to performances
Earning pay raises by accomplishing key goals, that's San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's new proposal for top city officials in San Jose. Mahan announced it Monday ahead of his March Budget message set to be released Tuesday.
San Jose mayor proposes ‘pay for performance' raise model for city leaders
To increase government efficiency, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan proposed a “pay for performance” raise model for city leaders, including himself.
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