San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan stated that measurable improvements in homelessness, public safety, and other key areas are necessary before granting pay raises to top city officials. This announcement precedes his detailed budget message. Mahan highlighted the importance of adopting organizational principles from the private sector to enhance accountability and transparency in government. He noted that while government must not operate solely as a business, it should strive for effective measurement of progress. Union-represented employees will not be included in this performance-driven pay system, as accountability rests with higher management roles.
Mahan emphasized the need for measurable improvements in critical areas like homelessness and public safety before approving pay raises for top city officials.
He argued that while government isn't a business, it can adopt effective organizational principles aimed at demonstrating progress and accountability.
Mahan pointed out that the productivity growth in the public sector has not kept pace with that of the private sector over the decades.
The mayor clarified that performance-based pay increases wouldn't apply to union-represented employees, focusing instead on accountability for senior officials.
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