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Mayor Matt Mahan Calls for a More Business-Friendly California
At POLITICO's inaugural California policy summit, Mayor Matt Mahan of San Jose, California, expressed his concerns about the state's business climate and called for changes to make California more inviting for growth and investment.
Mahan's stance on the departure of Bed, Bath & Beyond from the state marks a departure from the usual Democratic stance on business regulation. His views echo a critique of California's business climate that is more often lodged by Republicans.
The mayor's stance is a reflection of his concern about the impact of overregulation on businesses. He believes that California has not been friendly enough to growth and investment in recent decades.
Mahan's willingness to challenge established Democratic views and create daylight between himself and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is a sign of his desire to make California more business-friendly. His stance is also a sign of his willingness to prioritize business growth over regulation.
San Jose, California, has recently attracted the US startup Lyten, which acquired the Northvolt factory in California in 2024 as part of its strategy to produce lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries. This move is a testament to Mahan's efforts to make the city more attractive for businesses.
In addition to his concerns about business regulation, Mahan also focused on the importance of energy supply for technology growth and global competitiveness. He agrees with a key part of President Donald Trump's national AI policy plan, which emphasizes the importance of ensuring enough energy to power the demands of technology.
Mahan, a moderate Democrat, believes that the key part of the policy plan that he agrees with is the emphasis on global competitiveness and the importance of energy supply. His statement is in the context of the AI policy plan of President Donald Trump.
Mahan's stance on Bed, Bath & Beyond's departure from the state and his focus on energy supply for technology growth are signs of his willingness to challenge established views and prioritize the needs of businesses. His efforts to make San Jose more business-friendly and his agreement with parts of President Trump's AI policy plan demonstrate his commitment to creating a more competitive and inviting business environment in California.
