San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has long said he wants elected officials and city leaders to be accountable for eliminating homelessness and improving public safety. That’s the centerpiece of his latest 2025-26 budget message.

San Jose’s financial outlook for the coming fiscal year may not be as dim as initially thought, with the city now forecasted to face around a $45.7 million shortfall that could be largely offset if the City Council grants Mayor Matt Mahan’s request to continue to use Measure E dollars for interim housing solutions.