California's governor race has just gotten a lot more crowded as San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan throws his hat into the ring. In a statement posted on social media, Mahan announced that he is running for governor, citing his track record of delivering results in San Jose.
Mahan claims to be taking on the state's problems because he believes California can do better. He emphasizes his experience governing under pressure as mayor of San Jose, where he has balanced budgets and delivered significant reductions in homelessness and crime.
To Mahan's credit, some heavy hitters are already backing him up. Former Mayor Sam Liccardo, who is also a congressman, gave Mahan his seal of approval, highlighting the city leader's ability to navigate tough fiscal situations.
When pressed on what sets him apart from other candidates, Mahan points to his close connection to California's problems and potential solutions. He sees himself as the best-equipped candidate to bring focus back to government and give cities the tools they need to succeed.
With several high-profile names already vying for the top spot, it remains to be seen whether Mahan can carve out a viable path in this crowded field. However, early signs suggest that his experience and results-driven approach could resonate with voters.
Mahan claims to be taking on the state's problems because he believes California can do better. He emphasizes his experience governing under pressure as mayor of San Jose, where he has balanced budgets and delivered significant reductions in homelessness and crime.
To Mahan's credit, some heavy hitters are already backing him up. Former Mayor Sam Liccardo, who is also a congressman, gave Mahan his seal of approval, highlighting the city leader's ability to navigate tough fiscal situations.
When pressed on what sets him apart from other candidates, Mahan points to his close connection to California's problems and potential solutions. He sees himself as the best-equipped candidate to bring focus back to government and give cities the tools they need to succeed.
With several high-profile names already vying for the top spot, it remains to be seen whether Mahan can carve out a viable path in this crowded field. However, early signs suggest that his experience and results-driven approach could resonate with voters.
So Mahan thinks he's the one to fix Cali's problems? Been around San Jose long enough for him to know what ails the state, right? 
Still, gotta admit, balancing budgets and slashing homelessness/crime is no easy feat... but is it really his ticket to governorship tho? 
Don't get me wrong, experience counts, but can he really bridge that gap between city gov and statewide issues? 
And how's this gonna play out with the other heavy hitters in the mix? 
. Still, I think it's cool that former Mayor Sam Liccardo is backing him - it shows there's some serious momentum behind Mahan's campaign 
. We'll just have to wait and see if he can make a real difference in Sacramento 
I was browsing social media and saw Matt Mahan's announcement and I'm like "wait what's going on in Cali?" 
anyway, I guess it's cool that former Mayor Sam Liccardo is supporting him... 
, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan just jumped into the governor's race! I'm low-key impressed by his credentials - balancing budgets and reducing homelessness/crime is no joke! 
As a Cali native, it's about time we had someone with real-world experience leading the charge. The fact that former Mayor Sam Liccardo is backing him up gives me hope that he might actually know what he's doing 
. But, let's be real...the field is so crowded now! 
Can Mahan really stand out from all the other hopefuls? We'll have to wait and see 
i mean, he's a mayor in san jose, not exactly the most liberal city in the state... how's he gonna take on california's problems when his own experience is kinda... moderate? 
and i'm not sure if his experience as mayor is gonna translate to state gov. plus, sam liccardo endorsing him is like, cool and all but it's still not the same as having some actual major party backing behind him 
is this just another rich dude trying to be governor because they can? 
- big surprise! seems like he's trying to ride the coattails of former mayor sam liccardo 
- balancing budgets and tackling homelessness/crime is no easy feat 
. The fact that he's highlighting his connection to California's problems & potential solutions is key 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out!
. I think what sets him apart is that he's not just another politician making promises, he actually has some real track record of delivering results 
. And having Sam Liccardo backing him up doesn't hurt either 
. Mahan's got a fresh perspective and he's not afraid to take on the tough issues 
. Can't wait to see how this plays out! 
! As someone who's been following his work as San Jose Mayor, I gotta say he's done a solid job delivering results 
. If he can bring some real-world experience and a results-driven approach to the table, I think he might just have a shot at winning this thing 
. Can he really lead the state forward and give cities more autonomy? That's what he claims, but I'm not entirely convinced... 
. I mean, Matt Mahan's got some solid credentials as a mayor of San Jose, no doubt about it 
. But let's be real, he's not exactly breaking new ground here 
. We've had plenty of folks with "results-driven" approaches before, and how'd that work out for us? 
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