Mahan: San Jose will clear pension debt by early 2040s
Matt Mahan · How Matt Mahan Thinks He Can Save California · Mar 23, 2026 · at 47:46
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan projects the timeline for fully paying off the city's legacy unfunded pension liabilities following municipal reform.
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“By the early 20 forties, San Jose will have cleared the debt.”
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