San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to be the optimistic candidate for California governor

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to be the optimistic candidate for California governor

Matt Mahan isn’t really a fan of the “moderate” label. In fact, the San Jose mayor and Democratic candidate for governor said, “I don’t know what moderate means,” when asked about his reputation during a recent trip to Los Angeles to talk housing and homelessness and tour Skid Row. RELATED: Who’s funding Mayor Mahan’s gubernatorial campaign? New filings point to tech titans and billionaires Instead, it’s optimism that Mahan said more accurately …

Who is Matt Mahan, the California governor hopeful backed by tech billionaires?

As California governor Gavin Newsom, a well-known ally to tech companies, finishes his term, the state is heading into a crucial election year. Silicon Valley – powerful and newly energised by the AI boom – is looking for a new ally to protect its businesses and interests. San Jose mayor Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat, is quickly becoming a notable contender in the race for California governor. Who is Matt Mahan? Before entering politics, Mahan…