San Jose councilmembers push back on pay tied to performance - San José Spotlight

San Jose councilmembers push back on pay tied to performance - San José Spotlight

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to withhold up to 5% of his colleagues’ salaries if they fail to meet citywide goals — a policy numerous councilmembers said would come at the expense of already underserved residents. The “Pay for Performance” policy was introduced as part of Mahan’s March budget message after he said City Hall needed to show more accountability in addressing issues such as homelessness and public safety. Councilmembers including…